dong2 jyun4黨員党员
Jyutpingdong2 jyun4
Yaledóng yùhn
Definition
A member of a political party.
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How it's used
This term is strictly used in the context of formal political organizations. It carries a more serious or official tone compared to general terms for members of clubs or groups, such as 會員. In casual conversation, people rarely use this word unless discussing specific political news or organizational structures.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 會員, which refers to a member of a club, gym, or general association. Using 黨員 to describe someone who belongs to a casual group or a social club will sound unnatural and overly political.
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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.
