faan2 zi1 jik6 jin4反之亦然
Jyutpingfaan2 zi1 jik6 jin4
Yalefáan jī yihk yìhn
Definition
Vice versa; the reverse is also true.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom borrowed from written Chinese that is rarely used in casual, everyday speech. Native speakers usually prefer saying 調轉都係咁 or 掉轉都一樣 to express the same idea in conversation. Using it in a relaxed setting can make you sound like you are reading from a textbook or giving a formal presentation.
Examples
You like them, and vice versa, why don't you confess?
I help them with work, and vice versa; we help each other out.
Related words
Common phrases
vice versa
Common mistake
Learners often use this phrase in inappropriate contexts because they treat it like a direct translation of vice versa. It sounds stiff and unnatural in daily life, so stick to more colloquial alternatives unless you are writing a formal report or essay.
Grammar color guide
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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.
