hin2 ci4遣詞遣词

Jyutpinghin2 ci4
Yalehín chìh

Definition

To choose one's words; to select the appropriate vocabulary in speaking or writing.

Grammar color guide

Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector

More words

hau2 seoi2 gin1
口水肩
Bib; a piece of cloth tied around a baby's neck to prevent food from staining their clothes.
hung4 ngaan4 wo6 seoi2
紅顏禍水红颜祸水
A femme fatale; a beautiful woman who is deemed to bring ruin or disaster.
hung4 ngoi6 sin3
紅外線红外线
Infrared ray; electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light, perceived as heat.
hang4 sin6
行善
To do good deeds or engage in charitable work.
hou2 tin1 wan2 maai4 lok6 jyu5 mai5
好天搵埋落雨米好天揾埋落雨米
To save for a rainy day; to make preparations during good times for future hardships.
hing3 hap6 hap6
慶烚烚庆烚烚
Feeling burning hot, especially due to anger, sexual arousal, or fever.
Browse all words starting with H

Grammar guides

Browse all grammar topics →

Learn more on the YumCha blog