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Jyutpingcaa4 seon1
Yalechàh sēun
Definition
An enquiry, question, or query addressed to an organization.
neutralworkcommunication
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or business contexts, such as customer service hotlines or official websites. It carries a professional tone that is distinct from casual questioning, making it appropriate for written correspondence or formal phone calls.
Measure word
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I want to call to enquire about the course details.
Have you enquired about this discount?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it in casual conversations with friends, where asking a question is more naturally expressed using 問 or 問下.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
