pit3 cing1撇清
Jyutpingpit3 cing1
Yalepit chīng
Definition
To distance oneself from something; to clear oneself of responsibility, blame, or connection.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or legalistic contexts to describe the act of distancing oneself from a scandal or a problematic situation. It carries a slightly defensive tone, implying that the person is actively trying to avoid being implicated in something negative. It is frequently paired with the word 關係 to emphasize the severance of ties.
Examples
He wants to distance himself, saying he was completely unaware.
Related words
Common phrases
to disclaim any connection
to shirk responsibility
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
