co1 ji5芻議刍议
Jyutpingco1 ji5
Yalechō yíh
Definition
A preliminary, rough opinion or modest proposal.
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How it's used
Used almost exclusively in formal writing or professional settings to show modesty when offering an idea. It functions as a self-deprecating way to frame one's own thoughts as unrefined or incomplete, effectively inviting others to provide better input. You will rarely hear this in casual conversation, as it carries a distinct scholarly or bureaucratic tone.
Examples
Do you have any preliminary suggestions to propose regarding this plan?
Related words
Common phrases
to put forward a humble proposal
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a standard way to say opinion, but using it in casual settings with friends will sound overly stiff or pretentious. It is strictly for formal proposals or academic discourse.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
