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.
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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.
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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.
