gan6 ci5近似
Jyutpinggan6 ci5
Yalegahn chíh
Definition
To be similar to; to resemble; to be close to in appearance or nature.
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How it's used
While standard in written Chinese, using 近似 in spoken Cantonese can sound slightly formal or academic. Speakers often prefer using 似 or 差唔多 when describing things that look or feel the same in casual conversation. It is best reserved for comparisons involving technical specs, abstract concepts, or formal evaluations.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 近似 to mean 'close to' in terms of physical distance, but it is strictly for comparing qualities or characteristics. Use 喺附近 if you want to say something is physically nearby.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
