zyut3輟辍
Jyutpingzyut3
Yalejyut
Definition
To stop or cease doing something.
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How it's used
Literary in nature, this character is rarely used in isolation within spoken Cantonese. It primarily appears in formal compound words related to abandoning or interrupting a process. You will mostly encounter it in academic or news contexts rather than casual conversation.
Examples
He dropped out of school after studying for a few years.
This project stopped because there was no money.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for 停, which is the standard, everyday word for stop. Using 輟 in a casual sentence about stopping a car or a conversation will sound unnatural and overly formal.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
