hoi1 heoi3開去开去

Jyutpinghoi1 heoi3

Yalehōi heui

Uncommon

Definition

To drive away, or to dismiss someone from a job.

of a vehicle, to drive away or head for a destination
to dismiss or fire someone from their job

colloquialtransportwork

How it's used

Distinguish between the literal movement and the figurative firing. When used for transportation, it functions as a directional verb indicating a destination. In the context of employment, it is a blunt, informal way to describe termination, often implying the person was told to leave immediately.

Examples

gaa3架baa1巴si2士hai6係hoi1開heoi3去bin1邊㗎？

Where is this bus heading to?

keoi5佢cam4尋jat6日bei2俾lou5老baan2闆hoi1開heoi3去zo2咗。

He was fired by his boss yesterday.

Common phrases

hoi1開heoi3去bin1邊

heading where

bei2俾jan4人hoi1開heoi3去

to be fired

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 開走, which means to drive something away. Using 開去 for firing is colloquial and can sound harsh, so avoid using it in professional or polite settings.