sou3 dei6 ceot1 mun4掃地出門扫地出门
Jyutpingsou3 dei6 ceot1 mun4
Yalesou deih chēut mùhn
Definition
To kick someone out of the house; to confiscate all property and expel someone.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of humiliation and finality, often implying that the person being removed has lost all their standing or assets. It is frequently used in contexts involving severe workplace termination or being evicted from a home due to misconduct. The imagery of sweeping suggests that the person is treated as mere trash or debris that needs to be cleared away.
Examples
He did something wrong and got kicked out by his boss.
Related words
Common phrases
to be kicked out by someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being fired or moving out of a house, as it implies a forceful, disgraceful, and total expulsion. It is not used for voluntary departures or standard resignations.
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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.
