goi2 jung6改用
Jyutpinggoi2 jung6
Yalegói yuhng
Definition
To switch to; to change over to an alternative.
neutraldaily actionswork
How it's used
Focuses on the act of abandoning a previous choice in favor of a new one, often implying a deliberate decision to improve efficiency or adapt to new circumstances. It carries a slightly formal or professional tone compared to just saying 轉用, making it common in workplace instructions or news reports.
Examples
We have decided to switch to this new system.
Why did you suddenly switch to this brand?
Related words
Common phrases
switch to a new method
switch to the electronic version
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 轉用, but while they are interchangeable, 改用 carries a stronger sense of 'correcting' or 'improving' a previous choice, whereas 轉用 is more neutral.
Grammar color guide
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
