jeoi6 zi3睿智
Jyutpingjeoi6 zi3
Yaleyeuih ji
Definition
Wise and farsighted.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and literary tone that is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation. It is typically reserved for describing leaders, historical figures, or high-level strategic decisions. Using it to describe a friend's simple choice might sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.
Examples
He is truly wise and thinks very far ahead.
Do you think this decision is wise enough?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct synonym for 醒 or 聰明, but those words describe general intelligence or quick-wittedness, whereas this implies a deeper, more mature level of foresight and wisdom.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
