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Definition
Tentative idea; initial proposal or hypothesis.
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How it's used
Refers to a preliminary plan or a mental draft that has not yet been fully developed or implemented. It carries a sense of being speculative or theoretical, often used in professional or formal discussions to propose a direction without committing to a final decision. Unlike 諗法 which is a general thought, 設想 implies a structured, albeit initial, proposal.
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Your tentative idea is actually quite good.
Does he have any new tentative ideas?
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Common phrases
initial tentative idea
to put forward a tentative idea
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday conversation to describe simple opinions or feelings. It sounds slightly formal and is better suited for brainstorming sessions or project planning.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
