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Jyutpinghoi1 coeng4 baak6
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Definition
Opening remarks, prologue, or introductory remarks used to introduce a main topic.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
Often implies that the speaker is being long-winded or stalling before getting to the actual point. It is frequently used in a slightly critical or impatient tone when someone is wasting time with formalities. While it can refer to a formal prologue, it is most commonly used in casual conversation to describe someone's preamble.
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dyun6段dyunhExamples
You don't need to give so many opening remarks, just get straight to the point.
His opening remarks lasted for ten whole minutes, it was so boring.
Related words
Common phrases
to give opening remarks
a long-winded opening
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the actual main topic or the core content of a speech, as it specifically refers to the introductory buffer that precedes the important information.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
