cyun4 tai2全體全体
Jyutpingcyun4 tai2
Yalechyùhn tái
Definition
All; entire; whole; everyone in a group.
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How it's used
Focuses on the collective nature of a group rather than just a simple quantity. It is frequently used in formal announcements or when addressing a specific organization or team to emphasize unity. Unlike the more casual 所有人, this term implies a sense of shared responsibility or a single unit acting together.
Examples
All colleagues have to go to work tomorrow.
Did all of you go out to eat?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for inanimate objects or uncountable nouns, as it specifically refers to a group of people or members of a collective body.
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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.
