zit6 zi2截止
Jyutpingzit6 zi2
Yalejiht jí
Definition
To close, end, or reach a deadline, after which no further submissions are accepted.
neutraltimework
How it's used
Used primarily for formal deadlines like applications or submissions. It functions as a verb, so it often appears with aspect markers like 咗 to indicate a deadline has already passed. It is rarely used in casual, non-administrative contexts.
Examples
Registration closes tomorrow.
Do you know when the application deadline is?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 結束, which is a general term for finishing or ending an event. 截止 specifically implies a cut-off point for participation or submission.
Grammar color guide
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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.
