paai4 sit3排洩排泄
Jyutpingpaai4 sit3
Yalepàaih sit
Definition
To eliminate waste from the body; to excrete.
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How it's used
排洩 is a formal, scientific term that is rarely used in casual daily conversation. When people talk about going to the bathroom, they use much more common expressions like 去廁所 or 屙. Using this word in a social setting can sound overly clinical or like you are reading from a biology textbook.
Examples
You drank so much water, you will need to excrete soon.
It seems like there is some problem with his body's excretory function.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to describe the act of going to the toilet, which sounds unnatural and overly technical. Stick to everyday verbs like 屙 or 去廁所 to avoid sounding like a medical professional.
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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.
