paai4 ngoi6排外
Jyutpingpaai4 ngoi6
Yalepàaih ngoih
Definition
To exclude foreigners, outsiders, or external influences; xenophobic or anti-foreign.
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How it's used
Describes a tendency to reject or feel hostile towards people perceived as outsiders or foreigners. While often used in political or social contexts to describe xenophobia, it is also frequently applied to small social groups or workplaces that are unwelcoming to newcomers.
Examples
They are very exclusive and do not like talking to outsiders.
Why is this social circle so exclusive?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 排隊, which means to queue. Learners sometimes mistakenly use this to mean 'to exclude' in a general sense, but it specifically carries the nuance of rejecting people from outside a specific group or culture.
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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.
