ci4 sin6慈善
Jyutpingci4 sin6
Yalechìh sihn
Definition
Charity or philanthropy; helping people in need without expecting anything in return.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to organized efforts or altruistic actions aimed at helping the needy without expectation of return. While often used in formal contexts like news or official event titles, it is also common in everyday speech when discussing donations or volunteering. It carries a sense of social responsibility and moral virtue.
Examples
He often donates money to charity; he is very kind-hearted.
Are you participating in this charity event?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a verb to mean 'to help someone' in a general sense. It is a noun or an adjective, so it cannot be used like the verb 幫忙.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
