dak1 zing3德政
Jyutpingdak1 zing3
Yaledāk jing
Definition
Good policy; a policy that benefits the public and is well received.
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How it's used
Often used with a touch of irony or sarcasm when discussing government actions. While it literally implies a benevolent policy, it is frequently employed by citizens to praise or mock policies that directly benefit their wallets or daily convenience.
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hong6項honghExamples
The government's tax cut this time is truly a good policy.
Do you think this new measure counts as a good policy?
Related words
Common phrases
implement a good policy
can be called a good policy
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe technical or administrative procedures, as it specifically carries a moral or social weight regarding the welfare of the public.
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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.
