duk6 jyun4讀完读完
Jyutpingduk6 jyun4
Yaleduhk yùhn
Definition
To finish reading a book, or to complete a course of study.
- to finish reading a text or book
- to complete a degree, course of study, or school level
colloquialdaily actionsschool
How it's used
This compound acts as a resultative verb construction where 完 functions as the completion marker. It is used interchangeably for both reading text and studying at an educational institution. When referring to school, it implies completing a specific course or level of education.
Examples
Have you finished reading it yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 睇完. While both can mean finished reading, 讀完 specifically emphasizes the act of reading text or studying, whereas 睇完 is more general and can apply to watching movies or looking at objects.
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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.
