paai4 taa1 sing3排他性
Jyutpingpaai4 taa1 sing3
Yalepàaih tā sing
Definition
Excludability; exclusivity; the quality of being exclusive or preventing others from participating or sharing.
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How it's used
Primarily used in academic, economic, or formal social contexts to describe the quality of keeping others out. Unlike everyday words for being unfriendly, this term carries a structural or systematic nuance, often referring to rules, policies, or group dynamics that prevent outsiders from participating.
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Common phrases
possess excludability
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being simply rude or antisocial. It specifically describes a mechanism or characteristic that blocks access or membership, rather than just a personal attitude.
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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.
