geoi2 lai6舉例举例
Jyutpinggeoi2 lai6
Yalegéui laih
Definition
To give an example
neutralcommunication
How it's used
While 舉例 is a standard verb, native speakers often prefer the phrase 舉個例 when asking someone for an example in conversation. It sounds more natural and less like a formal lecture or a textbook instruction. Using the classifier 個 makes the request feel more like a casual invitation to share a specific instance.
Examples
keoi5 geoi2 zo2 hou2 do1 lai6 zi2 heoi3 gaai2 sik1
佢舉咗好多例子去解釋。
He gave many examples to explain.
Related words
Common phrases
geoi2 go3 lai6
舉個例
give an example
Common mistake
Learners often use 舉例 directly as a noun, but it is strictly a verb. If you want to refer to the example itself, use 例子 instead.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
