cyun3 gong2串講串讲
Jyutpingcyun3 gong2
Yalechyun góng
Definition
To explain the meaning of a text, passage by passage or word by word.
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How it's used
Focuses on providing a condensed overview or a quick summary of complex material rather than a detailed breakdown. It is frequently used in academic or professional settings when someone needs to grasp the core message of a long document or lecture quickly.
Examples
The teacher gave a synopsis of the whole set of notes today.
Can you help me summarize the main points?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 串, which is common slang for being arrogant or cheeky. In the context of explaining, it strictly refers to summarizing or outlining.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
