cin4 zeon3前進前进
Jyutpingcin4 zeon3
Yalechìhn jeun
Definition
To move forward or advance toward a goal.
neutraldaily actionswork
How it's used
Although this term is understood, it sounds quite formal or military in a Cantonese context. In daily life, people almost always use 行前 or 向前行 instead to describe physical movement. Use this only when talking about abstract progress or a deliberate, serious advance.
Examples
We need to keep moving forward, don't stop.
The road conditions ahead are terrible, can we still advance?
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Common mistake
Learners often use this in casual conversation where it sounds overly dramatic or stiff. If you are just walking or moving your body forward, stick to 行前.
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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.
