cin1 ji4遷移迁移
Jyutpingcin1 ji4
Yalechīn yìh
Definition
To move, migrate, or relocate to another place.
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How it's used
Use 搬 instead of 遷移 in almost every daily life context, as 遷移 sounds overly formal or academic. It is the standard verb for changing one's residence or shifting physical objects from one place to another. When talking about moving house, it is common to add 屋 to the end to clarify the object of the move.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 遷移 in casual conversation, as it is typically reserved for scientific, historical, or formal contexts like population migration or technical data transfer. Using it to describe moving your own furniture will sound unnatural and overly stiff.
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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.
