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Jyutpinghon2 gin3
Yalehón gin
Definition
Rare; rarely seen.
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How it's used
Focuses on the infrequency of an event or object rather than just its scarcity. While often used for physical objects like animals or diseases, it is also frequently applied to human behavior to highlight that someone is acting out of their usual character.
Examples
This kind of flower is very rare, it is hard to see usually.
Why is it so rare for you to come home early today?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that is just unpopular or not trendy, as it specifically implies a lack of physical presence or occurrence. For things that are simply not common, use 少見 instead.
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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.
