gaam3 jyu1鑑於鉴于
Jyutpinggaam3 jyu1
Yalegaam yū
Definition
In light of; in view of; seeing that.
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How it's used
This word functions as a formal conjunction used to introduce a reason or a set of circumstances that justifies a subsequent action or decision. It is almost exclusively found in written reports, news broadcasts, or official announcements rather than casual conversation. Using it in a friendly chat with friends will make you sound like you are reading a formal document or giving a stiff speech.
Examples
In view of the bad weather, the event has to be cancelled.
Given the staff shortage, can you all help out?
Related words
Common phrases
in view of the situation
in light of the facts
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in everyday speech where a simpler connector like 因為 or 考慮到 would be much more natural. It is not suitable for explaining personal reasons or simple daily occurrences.
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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.
