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Jyutpingcim1 zi2
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Definition
To register a marriage, or more generally, to sign legal documents to execute an agreement.
- to register a marriage; to get married legally
- to sign paperwork or legal documents to execute an agreement
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
While literally meaning to sign papers, this is the standard colloquial way to refer to the legal act of getting married at a registry office. It focuses specifically on the civil registration process rather than the traditional banquet or ceremony. It is rarely used for other types of legal contracts unless the context is extremely clear, as the association with marriage is overwhelmingly strong.
Examples
They are going to sign the papers and get married next month.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe signing general documents like a contract or a receipt, as native speakers will assume you are talking about marriage. For general signing, use 簽名 instead.
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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.
