hin3 jin4獻言献言
Jyutpinghin3 jin4
Yalehin yìhn
Definition
A proposal, dedication, or presentation of words of advice.
writtenworkcommunication
How it's used
This term carries a formal and slightly literary tone, often used in professional or political contexts rather than casual conversation. It implies offering advice or a suggestion to someone in a position of authority. Using it in everyday speech can sound overly dramatic or stiff, so it is best reserved for formal reports or serious discussions.
Examples
He made a proposal at the meeting, hoping to improve company benefits.
Related words
Common phrases
actively offer proposals
to offer suggestions and strategies
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb like 講 or 提議. Because it is formal, using it to describe casual suggestions between friends will sound unnatural and pretentious.
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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.
