cuk1 zi1 gou1 gok3束之高閣束之高阁
Jyutpingcuk1 zi1 gou1 gok3
Yalechūk jī gōu gok
Definition
To shelve or put aside; to suspend a project or lay a matter aside.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and slightly literary tone despite being used in everyday speech to describe professional or administrative delays. It implies that the item or plan is not being discarded entirely, but rather set aside with the intention of ignoring it for the foreseeable future. It is most frequently applied to documents, proposals, or long term projects that have lost their priority.
Examples
Let's put this plan on the shelf for now.
Why did you shelve that report?
Related words
Common phrases
a plan is shelved
a report is put aside
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects like clothes or toys, as it is strictly reserved for abstract concepts like plans, policies, or unfinished work.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
