gaak3 ceoi4革除
Jyutpinggaak3 ceoi4
Yalegaak chèuih
Definition
To get rid of, eliminate, or abolish; to dismiss or expel someone from a position.
- to completely get rid of, eliminate, or abolish old habits or practices
- to dismiss, fire, or expel someone from their job or position
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How it's used
Carries a formal and authoritative tone, often implying the removal of something undesirable or the termination of a position by an entity with power. It is frequently used in institutional or organizational contexts rather than casual social settings. When referring to firing someone, it sounds much more serious and official than the slang term 炒魷魚.
Examples
The company decided to dismiss that employee from their position.
We need to get rid of these outdated old ideas.
Related words
Common phrases
to remove from office
to eliminate bad habits
Common mistake
Avoid using it for casual cleaning or throwing away physical objects, as it specifically targets abstract concepts, bad habits, or official statuses.
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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.
