jan1 gwo2 gwaan1 hai6因果關係因果关系

Jyutpingjan1 gwo2 gwaan1 hai6

Yaleyān gwó gwāan haih

Definition

Causality; the relationship between cause and effect.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in formal, academic, or analytical contexts rather than casual daily chatter. While it is a direct translation of causality, native speakers often prefer simpler phrasing like 點解會有呢個結果 or 邊樣影響邊樣 when discussing everyday events.

Examples

nei5你gok3覺dak1得le1呢loeng5兩gin2件si6事jau5有jan1因gwo2果gwaan1關hai6係me1咩？

Do you think there is a causal relationship between these two things?

keoi5佢dei6哋zi1之gaan1間ge3嘅jan1因gwo2果gwaan1關hai6係hou2好ming4明hin2顯。

The causal relationship between them is very obvious.

Common phrases

cyun4存zoi6在jan1因gwo2果gwaan1關hai6係

to have a causal relationship

kyut3缺fat6乏jan1因gwo2果gwaan1關hai6係

to lack a causal relationship

Common mistake

Learners often overuse this term in casual conversation where a simpler explanation of cause and effect would sound more natural. It carries a heavy, logical weight that can make simple sentences sound overly stiff or pretentious.