cin4 cing4前程
Jyutpingcin4 cing4
Yalechìhn chìhng
Definition
Prospects, future, or career.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Focuses specifically on career prospects or the trajectory of one's life path rather than just the passage of time. It often appears in formal contexts like graduation wishes or job interviews, but remains common in everyday discussions about professional stability. When used to describe a job, it implies potential for growth or advancement.
Measure word
dyun6段dyunhExamples
He is very worried about his future.
Do you think this job has a bright future?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to refer to the literal future in a general sense, such as tomorrow or next week, as it is strictly reserved for life or career development. Use 將來 instead for general time references.
Grammar color guide
Noun
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Adjective
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
