cing4澄
Jyutpingcing4
Yalechìhng
Definition
Clear, or the state of water after sediment has settled and separated.
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How it's used
Primarily functions as a verb describing the physical process of sediment settling to leave clear liquid behind. It is distinct from the adjective 清 because it emphasizes the transition from a cloudy state to a transparent one. You will often hear it used in contexts involving cooking, such as preparing starch or filtering liquids.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 清, which describes the state of being clear. 澄 specifically refers to the action or the result of the settling process.
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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.
