siu1銷销
Jyutpingsiu1
Yalesīu
Definition
To cancel, clear, or eliminate.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone verb in everyday speech. When used as a verb, it often carries a sense of formal or administrative cancellation, such as cancelling a transaction or a record. For casual cancellation of plans or events, speakers typically prefer the full word 取消.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this as a standalone verb in casual conversation, as it sounds stiff or incomplete. It is almost always paired with another character to form a specific action, like 銷假 or 銷案.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
