cing1 gwaan1清關清关
Jyutpingcing1 gwaan1
Yalechīng gwāan
Definition
To clear customs; the process of customs inspection for import and export goods to prevent smuggling and tax evasion.
neutralworktransport
How it's used
Primarily used in logistics and international trade contexts, this term specifically refers to the administrative process of getting goods through customs. It functions as a separable verb, allowing for the insertion of aspect markers like 咗, which is common in spoken Cantonese when discussing the status of shipments.
Examples
This batch of goods has been in customs clearance for a long time.
Related words
Common phrases
customs clearance procedures
smooth customs clearance
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
