hong1 mau6匡謬匡谬
Jyutpinghong1 mau6
Yalehōng mauh
Definition
To correct errors or rectify mistakes.
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How it's used
This term is highly formal and literary, appearing almost exclusively in written contexts or very serious speech. It carries a strong sense of intellectual disapproval, implying that a statement is not just wrong but fundamentally absurd or logically flawed. You will rarely hear it in casual daily conversation, where people would prefer using 荒謬 or 離譜 instead.
Examples
What he said is simply ridiculous.
Related words
Common phrases
ridiculous remarks
Common mistake
Do not use this in casual settings, as it will sound overly dramatic or pretentious. It is a written-style word that feels out of place in spoken Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
