gun1 nim6觀念观念
Jyutpinggun1 nim6
Yalegūn nihm
Definition
An established view, idea, mentality, or concept regarding a matter.
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How it's used
Refers to a person's established mindset or ingrained perspective on a specific topic. It is more formal than 諗法 and carries a sense of being deeply rooted or socially constructed. You will often hear it paired with abstract concepts like time, money, or morality to describe a person's internal framework.
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What are your views on marriage?
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Common phrases
sense of morality
traditional views
attitude towards money
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 概念, which refers to a theoretical concept or abstract idea. 觀念 is about a person's subjective perspective or attitude, whereas 概念 is about the definition or understanding of a term.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
