saan1 heoi3刪去删去
Jyutpingsaan1 heoi3
Yalesāan heui
Definition
To delete or remove a file, entry, or text.
neutraltechnologydaily actions
How it's used
Although 刪去 is perfectly understandable, it sounds slightly more formal or written than the ubiquitous 刪除. In daily spoken Cantonese, people often prefer using the simpler 剷走 or just 刪除 when talking about digital files or text entries. Using 刪去 in casual conversation can sometimes make you sound like you are reading from a manual or a formal notice.
Examples
I don't need this file, please delete it for me.
Why did you delete my comment?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 刪去 with 剪走. While 刪去 means to delete something permanently, 剪走 is used for cutting or removing a piece of content to move it elsewhere, similar to a cut and paste function.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
