lei4 heoi3離去离去
Jyutpinglei4 heoi3
Yalelèih heui
Definition
To leave a place; to depart or go away.
writtendaily actions
How it's used
This term carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to the everyday 走 or 離開. It is frequently used in written contexts or when describing someone departing from a scene in a narrative or dramatic way. Using it in casual conversation can sound a bit stiff or overly serious.
Examples
He left very early and didn't say goodbye to everyone.
What time are you finally willing to leave?
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Common mistake
Learners often use this interchangeably with 離開, but 離去 implies a more definitive or final departure. It is not suitable for simple daily actions like leaving a room to get a glass of water.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
