jan5 jin4引言

Jyutpingjan5 jin4

Yaleyáhn yìhn

名詞

Definition

Introduction, foreword, or introductory remarks.

writtencommunication

How it's used

Primarily used in formal or academic contexts, this term refers specifically to the introductory section of a written work or a speech. While it functions as a noun, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation where people would prefer simpler terms like 開頭 or 前言. It carries a slightly more professional or literary weight compared to those alternatives.

Measure word

pin1篇pīn

Examples

keoi5佢pin1篇jan5引jin4言se2寫dak1得hou2好coeng4長，tai2睇dou3到ngo5我ngaan5眼fan3瞓。

His introduction is so long that it makes me sleepy.

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使bong1幫keoi5佢pin1篇jan5引jin4言gaa1加di1啲noi6內jung4容aa4呀？

Do you need to add some content to his introduction?

Common phrases

jan5引jin4言bou6部fan6分

introductory section

zaan3撰se2寫jan5引jin4言

to write an introduction

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the verb 引誘, which means to lure or tempt. Ensure the context is clearly about a written or spoken introduction to avoid sounding like you are talking about seduction.