keoi1 zuk6驅逐驱逐
Jyutpingkeoi1 zuk6
Yalekēui juhk
Definition
To expel, deport, or drive someone out of a country or region.
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How it's used
Formal in tone, this term is primarily reserved for legal or official contexts such as immigration enforcement or international relations. It carries a heavy, authoritative weight that makes it sound unnatural when used for casual situations like asking a friend to leave your house. For everyday scenarios, use 趕走 instead.
Examples
The government decided to deport him.
Related words
Common phrases
to deport from the country
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual conversation to mean simply telling someone to leave, which sounds overly dramatic or like a legal threat. Stick to 趕走 for non-official contexts.
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