zaa3 ceoi2榨取
Jyutpingzaa3 ceoi2
Yaleja chéui
Definition
To extract liquid by squeezing, or to exploit others for their benefits or rights.
- to extract liquid by squeezing
- figurativeto exploit, squeeze, or extort from others
neutralfoodwork
How it's used
Used primarily in two distinct contexts: the literal physical act of pressing liquid from a substance, and the metaphorical sense of exploiting someone for gain. When used metaphorically, it carries a strong negative connotation of greed or unfair treatment. It is a formal term that is often heard in news reports or serious discussions regarding labor rights or social issues.
Examples
He really likes to extract the juice from the fruit.
You shouldn't always exploit other people's labor.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 擠, which is used for squeezing things like toothpaste or pimples. 榨取 implies a more forceful, systematic extraction process rather than a simple press.
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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.
