teoi1 can4 ceot1 san1推陳出新推陈出新
Jyutpingteoi1 can4 ceot1 san1
Yaletēui chàhn chēut sān
Definition
To weed out the old and bring forth the new; to discard outdated things or methods in order to create something fresh.
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How it's used
Often used in business or creative contexts to describe a company or artist that stays relevant by constantly refreshing their offerings. It carries a positive connotation of progress and vitality. Unlike simple innovation, it specifically implies a transition where outdated elements are discarded to make room for modern ones.
Examples
This shop is always innovating, so it's very popular.
How do you think they are bringing in new ideas?
Related words
Common phrases
constantly innovating
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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.
