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Definition
To have jurisdiction over; to administer, govern, or control personnel, affairs, or a region.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, administrative, or legal contexts to describe official authority or oversight. It carries a sense of bureaucratic responsibility rather than personal supervision. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation, where people prefer using 管理 or 負責 instead.
Examples
Which areas does this department have jurisdiction over?
That company manages many different types of businesses.
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Common mistake
Learners often use this word in everyday situations where it sounds overly stiff or pretentious. If you are talking about managing a household or a small team, stick to 管理 or 睇住.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
