faat3 jin6發現发现
Jyutpingfaat3 jin6
Yalefaat yihn
Definition
A discovery; a finding of something that existed but was previously unknown.
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How it's used
While 發現 functions as both a verb and a noun in Cantonese, it is often used as a verb to describe the act of noticing something for the first time. When used as a noun, it refers to the result of that process, similar to the English word discovery. It is common to pair this with 嘅 to link it to the person or the context of the discovery.
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His discovery this time is truly astonishing.
Do you have any new findings?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 發現 with 揾到, which simply means to find or locate something that was lost or hidden. 發現 implies a sense of intellectual realization or uncovering something previously unknown, whereas 揾到 is more about the physical act of retrieving an object.
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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.
