saan1 ceoi4刪除删除
Jyutpingsaan1 ceoi4
Yalesāan chèuih
Definition
To delete or cross out.
- to delete computer files, records, or data
- to cross out, erase, or strike out text
neutraltechnologydaily actions
How it's used
While 刪除 is the standard term for digital deletion, it is often used in formal or technical contexts. In casual conversation, people frequently use the English loanword 剷 or the phrasal verb 扠走 to describe removing something from a list or a document. Using 刪除 in a very casual setting can sometimes sound slightly stiff or overly precise.
Examples
Have you deleted that file for me yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 刪除 with 剪下, which means to cut in a digital editing context. Remember that 刪除 removes the data entirely, whereas 剪下 moves it to the clipboard for pasting elsewhere.
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