saan1 goi2刪改删改
Jyutpingsaan1 goi2
Yalesāan gói
Definition
To delete and revise; to make alterations to text.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of editing or altering text, often implying a change that might be unauthorized or significant. It carries a slightly formal or professional tone, frequently appearing in contexts involving contracts, official documents, or computer files.
Examples
The document has been revised by someone.
Why did you revise the content without permission?
Related words
Common phrases
to revise without authorization
to revise the content
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual editing like fixing a typo in a text message, as it implies a more substantial or structural change to the information.
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