cin4 jin4前言
Jyutpingcin4 jin4
Yalechìhn yìhn
Definition
Foreword; a brief introduction placed before the main text of a book or article.
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How it's used
Used almost exclusively in formal writing or publishing contexts to refer to the introductory section of a book. It is rarely used in casual spoken conversation because most people would simply use the word 序言 or just describe it as the start of the book.
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pin1篇pīnExamples
The foreword of this book is written very movingly.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
