pik1 jiu4闢謠辟谣
Jyutpingpik1 jiu4
Yalepīk yìuh
Definition
To dispel, clarify, or debunk a rumor.
writtencommunication
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal contexts like news reports, official statements, or professional settings. It carries a sense of authority and seriousness, making it sound quite stiff if used in casual, everyday conversation between friends. For informal situations, people usually prefer using phrases like 澄清或者講清楚.
Examples
The government came out to dispel the rumors today, saying there is no price hike.
How will you go about dispelling the rumors so that everyone believes you?
Related words
Common phrases
publicly dispel a rumor
issue a statement to dispel a rumor
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
