gan1 ceoi4根除
Jyutpinggan1 ceoi4
Yalegān chèuih
Definition
To eradicate thoroughly; to root out or completely eliminate something.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and serious tone, often reserved for discussions regarding systemic issues like corruption, disease, or deep-seated social ills. It implies a complete and permanent removal from the source, making it sound much more intense than simply fixing or stopping something. You will rarely hear it used in casual, everyday conversation about minor inconveniences.
Examples
The government must eradicate these social problems.
Do you have a way to root out this bad habit?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this for physical objects or simple tasks where a more common word like 掉走 or 清走 would be natural. It is strictly for abstract concepts, diseases, or complex problems that have a root cause.
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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.
