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Definition
Dim, dark, or dusky.
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How it's used
Describes environments where lighting is insufficient or intentionally low, often carrying a slightly negative or mysterious connotation. While it functions as a formal adjective, it is frequently used in descriptive speech to set a moody or unsettling atmosphere.
Examples
The room is so dim, I cannot see the words clearly.
Why do you want to sit in such a dim corner?
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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.
