haap6 ji6狹義狭义
Jyutpinghaap6 ji6
Yalehaahp yih
Definition
Narrow sense; a narrow or strict definition.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in formal, academic, or legal contexts to clarify the scope of a definition. It acts as a direct counterpart to 廣義, and you will rarely hear it in casual, everyday small talk unless the conversation turns to technical or philosophical debate.
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In a narrow sense, this word refers to a specific type of profession.
Are you talking about the broad or narrow definition?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe physical objects that are small or tight, but it only applies to abstract concepts, definitions, or categories. Use 窄 for physical narrowness.
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Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
