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Jyutpingfaat3 hei2
Yalefaat héi
Definition
To initiate, launch, or start an activity or event.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the act of starting a movement, campaign, or organized effort rather than just beginning a task. It carries a sense of leadership or taking the initiative to gather support from others. Unlike simple verbs for starting, this implies a formal or public call to action.
Examples
He launched an online petition.
What kind of activity are you planning to initiate?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for starting a simple action like eating or walking. It is reserved for organized projects or collective movements.
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.
