tou4 taai3淘汰
Jyutpingtou4 taai3
Yaletòuh taai
Definition
To eliminate, weed out, or phase out through competition, selection, or obsolescence.
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How it's used
Focuses on the process of being removed due to falling behind standards or failing a competition. It is commonly used for both physical objects like outdated technology and abstract concepts like sports teams or candidates in a selection process.
Examples
This old mobile phone model has already been phased out.
Did their team get eliminated in the first round?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simply throwing something away, as it implies a systematic process of selection or obsolescence rather than just discarding trash.
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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.
