hei2 ji6起義起义
Jyutpinghei2 ji6
Yalehéi yih
Definition
An uprising or revolt; an armed action taken for a righteous cause against a ruling regime.
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How it's used
Carries a strong positive connotation of righteousness, distinguishing it from neutral or negative terms for rebellion like 叛亂 or 暴動. It implies that the participants are acting on behalf of justice or moral duty rather than mere chaos or treason.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
There have been many different uprisings throughout history.
They launched this uprising in order to fight for freedom.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word for general riots or criminal disturbances, as it specifically implies a political or moral cause that the speaker supports or views as legitimate.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
