ngoi6 ceot1外出

Jyutpingngoi6 ceot1

Yalengoih chēut

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To go out, or to be away from a place.

to go out; to leave a place
to be out; to be away from home or the office

neutraldaily actions

How it's used

While this term is understood in speech, it carries a slightly formal or professional tone compared to the everyday phrase 出去. It is frequently seen in written notices, business correspondence, or formal announcements regarding someone's availability. Using it in casual conversation can sound a bit stiff or like you are reading from a memo.

Examples

keoi5佢gam1今jat6日hou2好ci5似jiu3要ngoi6外ceot1出baan6辦si6事。

It seems like he has to go out to handle some business today.

nei5你ting1聽jat6日wui2會m4唔wui2會ngoi6外ceot1出sik6食faan6飯aa1呀？

Are you going out to eat tomorrow?

Common phrases

ngoi6外ceot1出jung6用sin6膳

to dine out

ngoi6外ceot1出gung1工zok3作

to go out for work

Common mistake

Learners often use this interchangeably with 出去 in all contexts, but it is not suitable for casual plans with friends. Stick to 出去 for daily life to sound more natural.