gam3 zyut6禁絕禁绝
Jyutpinggam3 zyut6
Yalegam jyuht
Definition
To completely ban, prohibit, or eradicate.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of finality and absolute authority, often used in formal contexts like policy announcements or strict institutional rules. It implies a total eradication rather than just a temporary restriction, distinguishing it from simpler terms like 禁止 which may only refer to a specific rule or prohibition.
Examples
The government has decided to completely ban these illegal activities.
Do you think they can actually put a complete stop to this?
Related words
Common phrases
to ban everything completely
to eradicate completely
Common mistake
Often confused with 禁止, which is a general term for prohibiting something. 禁絕 implies a more intense, comprehensive, and permanent effort to wipe something out entirely.
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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.
