gan6 gin3覲見觐见
Jyutpinggan6 gin3
Yalegahn gin
Definition
To have an audience with or meet a monarch or head of state.
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How it's used
This term is strictly reserved for formal encounters with high-ranking figures like monarchs or heads of state. It carries a sense of gravity and traditional protocol that makes it completely inappropriate for meeting friends, colleagues, or even common government officials. Using it in a casual context would sound absurdly archaic or sarcastic.
Examples
He went into the palace today to have an audience with the king.
When will you have the chance to have an audience with the head of state?
Related words
Common phrases
to have an audience with the king
to have an audience with the head of state
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general word for meeting someone important, but it specifically implies a hierarchical relationship where the visitor is seeking an audience with a sovereign or supreme leader.
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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.
