pit3 lat1撇甩

Jyutpingpit3 lat1

Yalepit lāt

動詞

Definition

To get rid of, ditch, or shake off someone or something.

to ditch, shake off, or get rid of someone, such as a friend or tagalong
to shake off, lose, or escape from a pursuer so they cannot find you

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How it's used

Conveys a sense of active effort or clever maneuvering to escape an unwanted presence. It is frequently used when talking about losing a tail, such as a paparazzi or an annoying acquaintance, rather than just discarding an object. The imagery suggests a clean break or a sudden departure that leaves the other party behind.

Examples

ngo5我soeng2想pit3撇lat1甩ni1呢go3個maa4麻faan4煩jau2友，m4唔soeng2想zoi3再tung4同keoi5佢gin3見min6面。

I want to get rid of this troublesome person and don't want to see them again.

nei5你dim2點joeng2樣sin1先ho2可ji5以pit3撇lat1甩go2嗰baan1班gan1跟zung1蹤gan2緊nei5你ge3嘅jan4人aa4呀？

How can you manage to shake off those people who are following you?

Common phrases

pit3撇lat1甩jan4人

to shake someone off

pit3撇lat1甩baau1包fuk6袱

to get rid of a burden

Common mistake

Do not use this for throwing away physical trash, as that would be 掉 or 掟. It is specifically for people or social situations you want to disengage from.