dong1 zing3當政当政
Jyutpingdong1 zing3
Yaledōng jing
Definition
To hold power; to be in office or in power.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of holding executive power or being in a position of governance. It carries a formal tone and is most frequently encountered in news reports, political commentary, or historical discussions rather than casual daily conversation.
Examples
When he was in power, society was very stable.
Whoever is in power, the most important thing is helping the citizens.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe holding a generic job or a non-political position, as it specifically implies the exercise of political authority.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
