fai3 zi2廢止废止
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Yalefai jí
Definition
To abolish, repeal, or annul a policy or measure.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or legal contexts, such as discussing government policies, regulations, or historical systems. It carries a sense of official termination rather than just stopping an action. In casual conversation, people are much more likely to use cancel or stop, or simply say 唔要 to express the same idea.
Examples
Do you think this system should be abolished?
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Common mistake
Learners often use this word for everyday tasks like cancelling an appointment or a subscription, but it sounds overly formal and unnatural in those contexts. Use 取消 instead for personal plans or commercial services.
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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.
