cong3創创
Jyutpingcong3
Yalechong
Definition
To establish, found, or create; to bring something new into existence as a beginning.
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How it's used
This character is primarily a morpheme used in formal or compound words rather than as a standalone verb in daily speech. When expressing the idea of creating or founding something, speakers typically opt for more specific verbs like 搞, 整, or 開. It carries a sense of pioneering effort or initiating something from scratch.
Examples
They founded a new brand.
How do you plan to create it?
Related words
Common phrases
to found or establish an organization
to innovate
to create
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct synonym for general creation, but it is too formal for everyday tasks like cooking or making crafts. Use it only for significant undertakings like businesses, records, or new concepts.
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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.
