mut3 saat3抹煞
Jyutpingmut3 saat3
Yalemut saat
Definition
To blot out, obliterate, or destroy utterly.
writtenother
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or serious contexts to describe the act of ignoring or denying someone's achievements or the existence of historical facts. It carries a strong sense of injustice, implying that the person being written off deserves better recognition. While it can be used in speech, it is significantly more common in written editorials or critical discussions.
Examples
You cannot write off the effort he has put in over these few years.
This incident doesn't mean you can just wipe out all the previous contributions.
Related words
Common phrases
to write off someone's contributions
to obliterate the facts
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 抹走, which literally means to wipe away a physical stain or mark. 抹煞 is strictly metaphorical and refers to abstract concepts like reputation, history, or effort, rather than cleaning a dirty surface.
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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.
