gin3 cit3 sing3建設性建设性
Jyutpinggin3 cit3 sing3
Yalegin chit sing
Definition
Constructiveness; the quality of being helpful, creative, or promoting progress.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in formal or semi-formal contexts to evaluate ideas, feedback, or proposals. While it functions as a noun, it is most frequently paired with adjectives like 有 or 冇 to describe the quality of someone's contribution to a discussion. It carries a slightly intellectual tone that distinguishes it from casual conversation about daily tasks.
Examples
What he says has no constructiveness at all.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to describe physical building or construction work, but it is strictly reserved for abstract concepts like ideas, plans, or criticism. For physical construction, use 建築 instead.
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Grammar guides
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