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Definition
To share; to let others experience or possess something pleasant together.
neutraldaily actionspeople
How it's used
Focuses on the positive aspect of distributing something, such as joy, experiences, or food. It is rarely used for negative things like sharing a burden or a debt, where words like 分擔 are more appropriate. In casual speech, it is often used to describe showing others something you enjoy or have discovered.
Examples
I want to share this good news with everyone.
Are you willing to share your snacks?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for dividing physical objects into portions, as that is better expressed by 分開 or 分配. Using it for negative experiences can sound unnatural or overly formal.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
