fan1 lau4分流
Jyutpingfan1 lau4
Yalefān làuh
Definition
To divert, distribute, or triage people or things to different places based on specific characteristics.
neutralworktransport
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or administrative contexts, such as medical triage or traffic management. It implies a systematic process of sorting entities based on specific criteria to improve efficiency. While it can apply to people, it is most frequently used for abstract flows like traffic, data, or patient intake.
Examples
The emergency room needs to triage patients to ensure critical cases are prioritized.
This road is so congested, how can we divert the traffic?
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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.
