tek3 hoi1踢開踢开
Jyutpingtek3 hoi1
Yaletek hōi
Definition
To kick aside, kick open, or kick out.
- to kick aside or kick open
- figurativeto kick out, get rid of, or abandon someone
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical action of pushing something away or off with the foot, often implying a lack of care or a deliberate act of rejection. Beyond the literal meaning, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone being excluded from a group or project. It carries a more aggressive or dismissive tone compared to simply moving something aside.
Examples
He always kicks off his blanket, he gets sick easily.
Related words
Common phrases
to kick off the blanket
to kick away obstacles
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 踢走, which is more commonly used for firing someone from a job or permanently removing a person from a social circle. 踢開 is usually reserved for physical objects or the initial act of pushing something out of the way.
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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.
