dyun3 jin4斷言断言
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Yaledyun yìhn
Definition
To assert or state something with absolute certainty.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and serious tone, often used in professional, academic, or legal contexts to describe a definitive conclusion. It implies the speaker has high confidence or evidence, making it sound much heavier than just saying 講 or 話. It is rarely used in casual, everyday gossip unless the speaker is being deliberately dramatic or emphatic.
Examples
He asserted that this matter must be a misunderstanding.
On what grounds do you assert that they will break up?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual opinions or guesses, as it implies a level of authority or proof that makes it sound unnatural in informal settings. Use 估 or 覺得 for personal opinions instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
