gaai2 saan3解散
Jyutpinggaai2 saan3
Yalegáai saan
Definition
To dismiss, disband, or dissolve a group or gathering.
- to dismiss a gathering so that participants can leave
- to dissolve, disband, or break up an organization or group
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Used primarily for organized groups or events coming to an end, rather than just individuals walking away from each other. It carries a slightly formal or structured tone, often implying that a leader or schedule has officially ended the activity. In casual settings, people might prefer using散水 instead.
Examples
Let's dismiss here, see you tomorrow.
When will you guys dismiss?
Related words
Common phrases
dismiss on the spot
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
