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Jyutpingdaa2 aat3
Yaledá aat
Definition
To suppress, repress, or crack down on using forceful means.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, implying an unfair or forceful exertion of power to silence or hinder someone. It is frequently used in political or corporate contexts to describe the suppression of dissent, competition, or freedom of expression. Unlike more neutral terms for control, this word emphasizes the aggressive nature of the action.
Examples
They are always suppressing the development of small companies.
Why do you have to suppress my opinions?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple physical pressure or pushing down an object, as it is strictly reserved for abstract concepts like rights, competition, or social movements.
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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.
