cin4 wong5前往
Jyutpingcin4 wong5
Yalechìhn wóhng
Definition
To go to, head for, or leave for a destination.
writtentransportplaces
How it's used
Formal contexts like public announcements, news reports, or business correspondence are where this term primarily appears. Using it in casual conversation often sounds overly stiff or like you are reading from a script. For everyday speech, stick to 去.
Examples
When do you plan to head to the airport?
He has already headed to the destination to prepare for the meeting.
Related words
Common phrases
head to the destination
head to the airport
Common mistake
Learners often use this in casual settings where it sounds unnatural or pretentious. It is strictly a formal verb for movement and does not function as a general-purpose replacement for the simple verb 去.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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