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Definition
Dispute, conflict, or dispute arising from opposing views.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or serious contexts such as news reports, legal discussions, or workplace mediation. It carries a heavier, more structured tone than everyday words like 嗌交 or 嘈交, which are used for casual arguments or shouting matches.
Examples
The two of them have a dispute over money.
Why do you two always have so many disputes?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for minor, petty arguments between friends or family members, as it implies a more significant or protracted conflict that might require formal resolution.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
