gik6 kyun4極權极权
Jyutpinggik6 kyun4
Yalegihk kyùhn
Definition
Totalitarian; absolute or dictatorial power where one person holds all authority and others have no choice.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in political discourse to describe systems where the state exercises total control over public and private life. It carries a strong negative connotation and is often used to critique authoritarian governance. Unlike general terms for power, it specifically highlights the lack of individual agency and the concentration of authority.
Examples
They are very worried that totalitarianism will affect their lives.
How can one resist totalitarianism?
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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.
