ji3 gin3意見意见
Jyutpingji3 gin3
Yaleyi gin
Definition
Opinion, view, idea, or suggestion.
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How it's used
Beyond meaning a simple opinion, this word often carries the nuance of a complaint or a critical suggestion in a workplace or interpersonal context. When someone says 佢對我有意見, it implies they are dissatisfied with you or hold a grudge, rather than just having a neutral viewpoint. Use it carefully when discussing someone's attitude toward you.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean a creative idea or a bright suggestion, as it leans more toward a formal assessment or a critique. For a casual idea or a plan, use 諗法 or 主意 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
