haam4 goi3涵蓋涵盖
Jyutpinghaam4 goi3
Yalehàahm goi
Definition
To cover, include, or encompass.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or professional contexts, this term is common in business, legal, or academic discussions. It implies a sense of comprehensiveness or scope, suggesting that something is contained within a larger set or boundary. While it functions as a verb, it often appears in written reports or structured presentations rather than casual daily chatter.
Examples
This report covers many different topics.
Has your plan covered all the key points yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in everyday casual conversation, as it sounds overly stiff or academic. For simple inclusion, words like 包 or 包括 are much more natural choices.
Grammar color guide
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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.
