cin2淺浅
Jyutpingcin2
Yalechín
Definition
Shallow.
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How it's used
Beyond describing physical depth, this character is frequently used to describe colors that are light or pale. It also carries a metaphorical sense of being simple or easy to understand, often used when discussing knowledge or logic. When referring to colors, it is the direct opposite of 深.
Examples
This pool is very shallow, it is safe for children to play in.
Do you think this color is too light, or is it just right?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe the depth of a person's character or emotions in the same way you might use deep in English, as it can sound unnatural or overly literal in Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
