giu2 zing3矯正矫正
Jyutpinggiu2 zing3
Yalegíu jing
Definition
To rectify, correct, or remedy something that is wrong or crooked.
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How it's used
Formal in tone, this term is typically reserved for professional or medical contexts like dentistry or behavioral correction. While it implies fixing something, it carries a sense of long term adjustment or structural realignment rather than a quick repair. Use 執返正 or 改返好 for casual, everyday situations where you are fixing a minor mistake.
Examples
He went to the dentist to get his teeth straightened.
You really must correct this bad habit of yours.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation to mean fixing a simple error, as it sounds overly clinical or academic. It is not used for repairing broken objects like a chair or a phone.
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Grammar guides
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