gaak3 teoi3革退
Jyutpinggaak3 teoi3
Yalegaak teui
Definition
To expel or dismiss a member from an organization, such as a school, political party, or company.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and serious tone, often implying a disciplinary action or a permanent removal from an organization. While it is understood in spoken Cantonese, it is more commonly encountered in written notices, news reports, or formal discussions regarding employment or academic status. In casual daily speech, people often prefer using more direct verbs like 炒 or 踢走.
Examples
He was expelled from school because he broke the school rules.
If I am late again, will the company expel me?
Related words
Common phrases
expel from school registry
dismiss from a position
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general word for quitting or resigning, but it specifically refers to an involuntary expulsion initiated by the organization, not the individual.
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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.
