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Jyutpinggeoi2 dung6
Yalegéui duhng
Definition
An action, movement, act, or behavior.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a deliberate action or a series of behaviors that attract notice, often implying that the observer is evaluating the intent behind the movement. It carries a slightly formal or analytical tone compared to everyday words like 動作 or 行為. You will frequently encounter it in news reports or when discussing someone's suspicious conduct.
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His move is really strange.
Have you noticed any unusual behavior from him yet?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple physical motions like waving a hand or lifting a leg, as those are better described as 動作. It is reserved for actions that carry social significance or suggest a hidden motive.
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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.
