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Definition
To officially sign and issue certificates, documents, or credentials.
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How it's used
Used almost exclusively in formal, administrative, or legal contexts. It implies an official act of authorization rather than just signing a name. You will frequently encounter it in news reports or government notices regarding passports, licenses, or official permits.
Examples
The government just issued that certificate.
Do you know which department is responsible for issuing this document?
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Common mistake
Do not use this for signing casual items like a birthday card or a receipt, as those would simply be 簽名. It specifically requires the sense of an authority granting or releasing a formal document.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
