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Definition
To separate or isolate things so that they are not in contact.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical or abstract state of being kept apart by a barrier or distance. While it can describe physical objects, it is frequently used to describe people living in different locations or emotional distance between individuals. It implies a sense of disconnection that is more formal or descriptive than simply saying something is not together.
Examples
It is separated by a glass panel here, so you cannot see inside.
They have been separated for a long time, when will they finally meet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple sorting or categorizing, as that is better expressed by 分開 or 分類. Using it for small, trivial items can sound overly dramatic or clinical.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
