joeng6 hoi1讓開让开
Jyutpingjoeng6 hoi1
Yaleyeuhng hōi
Definition
To get out of the way; to step aside to let others stand or pass.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
This is a direct and functional command often used in crowded public spaces like MTR stations or busy streets. While it is not inherently rude, it can sound quite blunt or urgent depending on the speaker's tone, so adding a particle like 呀 or using a polite request structure is common to soften the impact.
Examples
Could you move aside a little bit to let me pass?
Related words
Common phrases
move aside a little bit
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 避開, which specifically means to dodge or avoid something, whereas 讓開 is strictly about vacating a physical space for others to occupy or pass through.
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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.
