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Definition
To control, manage, or govern.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the compound 斡旋, this term refers to mediating or maneuvering between parties to resolve a conflict. It carries a formal or literary tone and is rarely used as a standalone verb in daily speech. You will most often encounter it in news reports or formal discussions regarding negotiations.
Examples
He simply cannot mediate this matter.
Do you still have any way to mediate?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with common verbs like 搞 or 處理. Using it in casual conversation about everyday tasks will sound overly dramatic or archaic.
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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.
