ceoi4 bat1隨筆随笔
Jyutpingceoi4 bat1
Yalechèuih bāt
Definition
A casual essay, informal piece of writing, or scribble.
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How it's used
Refers to informal, spontaneous writing that lacks a rigid structure or specific purpose. It captures the essence of capturing fleeting thoughts or observations rather than formal essays. It is often used to describe blog posts or short columns where the author shares personal reflections.
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pin1篇pīnExamples
He likes to write down his thoughts in a journal to record his life.
This piece of writing is written with a lot of emotion.
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Common phrases
to write a short essay or reflection
a collection of short essays
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb meaning to scribble or doodle, which is usually expressed as 亂畫 or 塗鴉. 隨筆 is strictly a noun referring to the written content itself.
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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.
