faan6 cau4範疇范畴
Jyutpingfaan6 cau4
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Definition
A category, field, or domain in a subject or professional area.
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How it's used
Often used in academic, professional, or formal contexts to define the scope of a subject or a specific area of expertise. While it sounds slightly formal, it is the standard term for discussing boundaries of knowledge or work. It carries a sense of intellectual or structural classification rather than just a simple group.
Measure word
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This question is already outside my professional field.
What do you think of the development prospects in this field?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 種類, which refers to types or varieties of things. Use 範疇 when discussing abstract fields, disciplines, or the scope of a project, not for physical items or products.
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Noun
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
