fong3 hang4放行
Jyutpingfong3 hang4
Yalefong hàhng
Definition
To allow someone or something to pass or proceed.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or administrative contexts, such as security checkpoints, customs, or bureaucratic procedures. It implies an official authorization or a lifting of a restriction that was previously in place. While it can apply to people, it is very frequently used when discussing cargo, shipments, or vehicles that have been held up.
Examples
The security guard said they haven't received notice from above, so they won't let us through.
When can this batch of goods be cleared for us to take away?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 畀人走, which is much more casual and implies simply letting someone leave or go away. 放行 carries a sense of official clearance or permission to proceed past a specific barrier.
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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.
