wai4 haa6遺下遗下
Jyutpingwai4 haa6
Yalewàih hah
Definition
To leave behind or bequeath.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical or metaphorical remnants left by someone who has departed or passed away. It carries a slightly formal or literary weight compared to everyday verbs like 留低, which is much more common in casual speech. Use this when discussing inheritance or items found after someone has vacated a space.
Examples
He left behind a lot of old photos when he left.
What did this elder leave behind for you?
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Common mistake
Learners often use this in casual contexts where 留低 is more natural. 遺下 implies a sense of finality or legacy, whereas 留低 is neutral and can be used for anything from forgetting an umbrella to leaving a message.
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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.
