粵

撇pit3清cing1

pit3 cing1piē qīng

English

  1. to say a matter has no relationship with the individual referred to, to emphasize one is innocent or in the clear
  2. to disclaim relationship, responsibility, or role in a matter

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 擺脱關係、嫌疑、責任

Examples

  • 撇清關係

    to deny any connection with someone

  • 撇清指控

    to deny allegations

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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