cit3 ceot1撤出
Jyutpingcit3 ceot1
Yalechit chēut
Definition
To pull out; to withdraw; to move out of a place.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal or strategic tone, often used in business, military, or organizational contexts. While it can mean physically moving out, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe stopping an operation or abandoning a project. It implies a deliberate, planned withdrawal rather than a casual move.
Examples
They decided to pull out of this market.
When will you finally be willing to move out of this office?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for moving house, as it sounds like a military evacuation or a corporate restructuring. Use 搬走 instead for residential relocation.
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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.
