jat1 ging1一經一经
Jyutpingjat1 ging1
Yaleyāt gīng
Definition
Once; as soon as; as a consequence of going through a certain process or action.
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How it's used
This term is formal and typically appears in written notices, legal documents, or official announcements. It functions as a conjunction to indicate that a specific action or state will inevitably trigger a subsequent result. You will rarely hear it in casual, spoken conversation, where people prefer using 一或者一...就.
Examples
Once discovered, report it immediately.
Once this rule was announced, everyone was very nervous.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in everyday speech, as it sounds overly stiff and unnatural. It is strictly reserved for formal contexts or written communication.
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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.
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