kut3 min5豁免

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動詞Rare

Definition

To exempt; to exclude someone or something from the scope of a regulation or obligation.

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How it's used

Formal contexts often use this term in legal or administrative settings, such as tax or duty exemptions. It implies an official decision to remove a requirement or obligation for a specific person or group. While it sounds professional, it is perfectly acceptable to use in everyday conversation when discussing rules or policies.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋wok6獲kut3豁min5免m4唔sai2使gaau1交hok6學fai3費。

They are exempted from paying tuition fees.

ni1呢go3個cing4情fong3況ho2可m4唔ho2可ji5以kut3豁min5免aa4呀？

Can this situation be exempted?

Common phrases

wok6獲dak1得kut3豁min5免

to be granted an exemption

kut3豁min5免giu2繳fai3費

to be exempted from payment

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse this with 寬恕, which means to forgive or pardon someone for a mistake. 豁免 is strictly about legal or procedural requirements, not about personal forgiveness or moral absolution.