cit3 hoi1切開切开
Jyutpingcit3 hoi1
Yalechit hōi
Definition
To cut open or slice apart using a tool.
colloquialdaily actionsfood
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the result of a cutting action, implying that the object is now separated into distinct pieces. It is frequently used with the aspect marker 咗 to emphasize the completed state of the separation. Unlike the simple verb 切, this compound highlights the final outcome of the process.
Examples
Please help me cut the cake.
Related words
Common phrases
to cut into two halves
to cut into several pieces
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean cutting something off or shortening it, such as cutting hair or cutting a rope, as it implies splitting an object into parts rather than just severing a piece.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
