hoi1 cong3開創开创
Jyutpinghoi1 cong3
Yalehōi chong
Definition
To initiate, create, or found something that has never been done before.
neutralwork
How it's used
Focuses on the act of establishing something completely new, often implying a sense of pioneering or breaking ground. It carries a more formal or ambitious tone compared to everyday verbs like 搞 or 做. It is frequently used in business or academic contexts to describe the inception of a project, a brand, or a new field of study.
Examples
He is very determined to start a new career.
Do you think he has the ability to pioneer this market?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple tasks like starting a hobby or beginning a routine, as it implies a significant level of innovation or foundational work. Use 搞 or 開始 for more casual situations.
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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.
