geoi6 tai2具體具体
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Definition
Concrete, specific, or particular; detailed and not abstract.
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How it's used
Often used in professional or analytical contexts to demand clarity or detail. While it functions similarly to the English word concrete, it carries a slightly more formal weight than everyday descriptive adjectives. It frequently appears in discussions about planning, policy, or instructions where vague ideas need to be turned into actionable steps.
Examples
Can you be more specific when you speak?
We do not have a concrete plan yet.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse it with 實在, which can also mean concrete or real but often refers to something being substantial or reliable rather than just specific in detail.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
