cung4 jin2重演
Jyutpingcung4 jin2
Yalechùhng yín
Definition
To recur, repeat, or happen again.
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How it's used
Focuses on the recurrence of negative or significant events rather than simple repetition of actions. It carries a sense of inevitability or warning, often used when discussing patterns in history or social issues. Unlike simple verbs for doing something again, this implies a full-scale re-enactment of a situation.
Examples
Why does history always repeat itself?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use it for repeating a simple task, but it is too formal and dramatic for daily chores. Use 再做一次 or 重複 for mundane actions instead.
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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.
