si1撕
Jyutpingsi1
Yalesī
Definition
To tear or rip paper or other material apart, or peel it off a surface.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of pulling something apart, typically paper or thin materials. It is often paired with directional complements like 開 to indicate the result of the action, such as separating two stuck surfaces or opening a sealed item.
Examples
He tore open the packaging with great force.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 扯, which refers to pulling or tugging something without necessarily breaking or tearing it apart.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
