cing4 zan1 ji3 cit3情真意切
Jyutpingcing4 zan1 ji3 cit3
Yalechìhng jān yi chit
Definition
Sincere and genuine.
writtenemotioncommunication
How it's used
This idiom carries a literary and formal weight, making it sound quite sophisticated in spoken Cantonese. It is typically reserved for describing heartfelt expressions, such as emotional letters, moving speeches, or deep confessions of love. Using it in casual, everyday settings might make you sound overly dramatic or like you are reciting a poem.
Examples
The letter he wrote to me is truly sincere and genuine.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common adjective like 好真, but it is a four character idiom that functions more like a descriptive phrase. Avoid using it to describe simple, mundane honesty, as it implies a deeper, more profound level of emotional sincerity.
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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.
