pek3 paau3劈炮
Jyutpingpek3 paau3
Yalepek paau
Definition
To resign, quit a job, or give up doing something.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of suddenness or frustration, often implying that the speaker has reached a breaking point. It is highly informal and should be avoided in professional settings or when speaking to superiors. The imagery of throwing away a weapon suggests a decisive, final act of walking away from a responsibility.
Examples
This job is too exhausting, I am thinking of quitting tomorrow.
Are you really determined to quit your job?
Related words
Common phrases
to quit and leave immediately
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 辭職, which is the formal, neutral way to say resign. Using 劈炮 in a formal email or meeting would be considered unprofessional and rude.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
