hin2 sang1衍生
Jyutpinghin2 sang1
Yalehín sāng
Definition
To derive, evolve, or produce; chemically, to form a compound from a simpler one.
- technicalto derive a complex compound from a simpler one
- to evolve, develop, or produce from a source
neutralother
How it's used
Focuses on the process of something new emerging or branching out from an original source. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to describe abstract concepts, legal issues, or chemical compounds. When used in daily life, it often implies a cause and effect relationship where one situation triggers further complications.
Examples
This new product is derived from the old model.
What consequences do you think this problem will give rise to?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for simple physical objects or everyday items that are just 'made' or 'created'. It implies a more complex, evolutionary, or structural development rather than simple manufacturing.
Grammar color guide
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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.
