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Definition
To attend or be present at a meeting, conference, class, or event.
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How it's used
Carries a formal tone that is typically reserved for professional or official settings like business meetings, ceremonies, or academic conferences. It is rarely used for casual social gatherings, where people would instead use phrases like 去 or 參加. Using it for a casual dinner with friends would sound stiff and overly serious.
Examples
Will you be attending the meeting tomorrow?
He rarely attends these types of public events.
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Common mistake
Do not use it for casual social events like birthday parties or hanging out with friends, as it sounds like you are treating the event as a formal obligation. For casual attendance, stick to 去 or 參加.
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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.
