se2 hei3捨棄舍弃

Jyutpingse2 hei3

Yalesé hei

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To give up, abandon, or forego one or more options to achieve a goal.

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How it's used

Carries a more formal or literary tone compared to the everyday term 放棄. It often implies a deliberate, calculated trade off where one thing is sacrificed for a higher priority or goal. While 放棄 is generic and can apply to simply giving up on a task, 捨棄 emphasizes the act of letting go of something valuable.

Examples

keoi5佢wai6為zo2咗fan2份gung1工se2捨hei3棄zo2咗hou2好do1多si1私jan4人si4時gaan3間。

He gave up a lot of personal time for that job.

nei5你se2捨hei3棄zo2咗ni1呢go3個gei1機wui6會，zi1之hau6後wui2會m4唔wui2會hau6後fui3悔aa1呀？

If you forego this opportunity, will you regret it later?

Common phrases

se2捨hei3棄lei5理soeng2想

to forego one's dreams

se2捨hei3棄gei1機wui6會

to give up an opportunity

Common mistake

Learners often use this interchangeably with 放棄, but 捨棄 sounds quite serious and is rarely used for trivial things like giving up on a game or a small habit. It is better suited for significant life choices or major sacrifices.