fut3 bit6闊別阔别
Jyutpingfut3 bit6
Yalefut biht
Definition
To part or separate for a long time.
neutralpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the emotional weight of a long absence between people who know each other well. It is often used in formal writing or slightly elevated speech to emphasize the significance of a reunion. Unlike simple words for leaving, it carries a sense of nostalgia or relief when the separation finally ends.
Examples
We have been separated for a long time, and finally met today.
How long have you been separated from him?
Related words
Common phrases
reunite after a long separation
separated for many years
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe everyday separations, such as leaving a colleague for a lunch break or a short trip. It is reserved for significant periods of time where the absence is felt deeply.
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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.
