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Definition
Experience; the knowledge or skill gained from having done or lived through things in the past.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to knowledge or skills gained through practice rather than just the act of undergoing something. It is frequently used to describe professional qualifications or life wisdom. When discussing a specific event one has lived through, Cantonese speakers often prefer using the verb 經歷 instead.
Examples
He has a lot of experience with work, no need to worry.
Do you have any experience doing this kind of work before?
Related words
Common phrases
rich experience
work experience
accumulate experience
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a verb to mean 'to experience' something, as that is a common error influenced by English grammar. In Cantonese, it functions strictly as a noun.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
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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.
