paai4 fong3排放
Jyutpingpaai4 fong3
Yalepàaih fong
Definition
To discharge, emit, or release substances such as gas or wastewater into the environment.
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How it's used
Focuses primarily on the release of pollutants, gases, or waste into the environment. It carries a formal or technical tone, often appearing in news reports or environmental discussions rather than casual conversation. When referring to the act of releasing something more general, like a person from prison or a gas from a container, other verbs are preferred.
Examples
The factory discharges a lot of sewage into the sea.
The exhaust gas emitted by this car smells really bad.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word for releasing people or general objects, as it is strictly reserved for industrial or environmental waste. Use 放出 or 釋放 for more neutral or abstract contexts.
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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.
