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Definition
To give up or abandon, or to stop following or keeping up with something.
- to give up; to abandon
- slangto stop following, watching, or keeping up with something
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Used primarily in informal contexts to describe dropping a hobby, a show, or a task that one previously followed. It carries a sense of losing interest or deciding that something is no longer worth the effort. While it can mean to abandon in a more serious sense, it is frequently heard in casual conversation regarding entertainment or minor commitments.
Examples
Are you planning to abandon the plan?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to mean physically leaving a person or a place, as that would require different verbs like 掉低 or 離開. It is specifically for abstract concepts, interests, or ongoing activities.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
