mok1 dyut6剝奪剥夺
Jyutpingmok1 dyut6
Yalemōk dyuht
Definition
To deprive or strip someone of an intangible thing, such as freedom, rights, or opportunities.
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How it's used
Carries a strong, formal tone often associated with legal, political, or human rights contexts. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation about trivial matters. When discussing the loss of physical objects or minor privileges, other verbs like 攞走 or 搶走 are far more natural choices.
Examples
They deprived me of my right to speak.
Why do you want to deprive him of the opportunity to study?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this for physical theft, but it specifically refers to abstract concepts like rights, freedom, or opportunities. Using it to describe someone taking your phone or wallet sounds unnatural and overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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