cin1遷迁
Jyutpingcin1
Yalechīn
Definition
To move, shift, or change locations or state.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used as part of a compound word rather than as a standalone verb in spoken Cantonese. While it implies movement or change, it carries a formal or administrative tone compared to the everyday verb 搬. You will frequently encounter it in official announcements or written notices regarding business or residential relocations.
Examples
The company is moving to Central next month.
Do you know when they are moving?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 遷 as a direct substitute for 搬 in casual speech, but 搬 is the standard verb for moving house or shifting objects. Using 遷 on its own to describe moving furniture or changing your living situation will sound unnatural or overly literary.
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Grammar guides
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