cing1 syun3清算
Jyutpingcing1 syun3
Yalechīng syun
Definition
To settle or thoroughly clear accounts; also to purge, liquidate, or retaliate for political reasons.
- to thoroughly calculate or clear accounts; to liquidate
- to purge, retaliate, or punish due to political reasons
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How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of balancing financial books, this term carries a heavy metaphorical weight of settling scores or holding someone accountable for past misdeeds. It often implies a confrontational or punitive process, especially in political or interpersonal contexts where one party seeks retribution for previous actions.
Examples
When the company shuts down, we need to liquidate all the assets.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple counting or bookkeeping. While it involves calculation, the term implies a final, often forceful, resolution of accounts or grievances rather than routine management.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
