gim2 tou2檢討检讨
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Definition
To review, reflect on, or conduct an investigation into a problem or past faults.
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How it's used
Carries a formal or serious tone, often implying that someone needs to take responsibility for a mistake or failure. It is frequently used in workplace or academic settings to suggest a need for self-improvement or systemic change. Unlike simply looking at a situation, it specifically focuses on identifying faults or shortcomings.
Examples
They are having a meeting to review what is wrong with the plan.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean a casual review or checking of facts, as it strongly implies a critical assessment of behavior or performance. It is not interchangeable with 檢查, which is used for physical inspections or checking if something is working correctly.
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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.
