cin2 hin2 ji6 dung2淺顯易懂浅显易懂
Jyutpingcin2 hin2 ji6 dung2
Yalechín hín yih dúng
Definition
Simple and easy to understand.
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How it's used
While this phrase is standard, it leans towards a slightly more formal or descriptive register compared to everyday conversational Cantonese. People often prefer simpler alternatives like 易明 or 簡單易明 in casual settings. It is frequently used when praising a teacher's explanation or the clarity of a written manual.
Examples
This book is written in a very easy-to-understand way, even kids can follow it.
Can you explain it in a simpler way so it is easier for us to understand?
Related words
Common phrases
the content is easy to understand
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a verb phrase, but it functions strictly as an adjective. You cannot say 佢淺顯易懂咗，you must use a linking verb like 佢講得好淺顯易懂.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
