cing1 daan1清單清单
Jyutpingcing1 daan1
Yalechīng dāan
Definition
A detailed list, inventory, or document itemizing all entries.
neutraldaily actionswork
How it's used
Focuses on the systematic nature of items, often implying a task or inventory that needs to be checked off. It is more formal than just saying list, which is often expressed as 單 or 寫低啲嘢. Use it when you need to emphasize completeness or organization for a specific purpose.
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fan2份fánExamples
Have you remembered to write down the shopping list yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 菜單, which is specifically for food menus in a restaurant. Using 清單 for a restaurant menu sounds like you are reading an inventory of ingredients rather than a list of dishes.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
