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Definition
To formally urge or request an authority or organization to take action.
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How it's used
Carry a formal and serious tone, typically used in news reports, press releases, or official statements. It implies a sense of public pressure or a call to action from an organization toward a larger entity. Unlike everyday requests, it suggests a structured or institutional demand.
Examples
The union urged the company to improve employee benefits.
Are you all urging the government to withdraw the proposal?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation with friends or family, as it sounds overly stiff and bureaucratic. It is strictly reserved for professional or political contexts.
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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.
