cit3 san1 lei6 jik1切身利益
Jyutpingcit3 san1 lei6 jik1
Yalechit sān leih yīk
Definition
One's vital, personal interests.
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How it's used
Focuses on issues that directly impact an individual's livelihood, rights, or personal well-being. It is frequently used in formal discussions, news reports, or serious debates about policy changes rather than casual daily conversation. The term implies a high level of personal stakes that cannot be ignored.
Examples
This matter concerns everyone's vital interests, so we cannot act recklessly.
Do you feel that this policy has harmed your vital interests?
Related words
Common phrases
to harm vital interests
to safeguard vital interests
Grammar color guide
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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.
