ji3 ji6意義意义
Jyutpingji3 ji6
Yaleyi yih
Definition
Meaning, sense, or significance.
- meaning; sense; the content or truth expressed by language or symbols
- significance; value; importance
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How it's used
While often used to translate the concept of meaning, this term carries a heavier weight than simple definitions. It is frequently employed to discuss the significance or purpose behind actions, life choices, or abstract concepts. When describing something as meaningful, it is common to use the structure 有意義 to emphasize value or importance.
Measure word
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word for simple dictionary definitions of words, where 意思 is the standard choice. Use 意義 when discussing deeper significance, life purpose, or the underlying value of an event.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
