pit3 dai1撇低
Jyutpingpit3 dai1
Yalepit dāi
Definition
To leave behind someone or something, preventing them from coming along.
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How it's used
Implies a sense of abandonment or intentional neglect, often suggesting that the person left behind was not meant to be excluded. It carries a slightly stronger emotional weight than simply using 留低, as it emphasizes the act of walking away from someone or something that should have been brought along. It is frequently used in contexts involving social plans or personal responsibilities.
Examples
Why did you leave me here all by myself?
He left his luggage behind and just walked off.
Related words
Common phrases
to leave behind and ignore
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe leaving an object in a safe place for storage, as it implies a sense of desertion or carelessness rather than careful placement.
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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.
