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Jyutpingji4 jan4
Yaleyìh yàhn
Definition
Pleasant and delightful, especially of scenery.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe landscapes or weather. While it appears in written descriptions, it sounds quite sophisticated or poetic when spoken aloud. It is rarely used to describe people or personal moods, focusing almost exclusively on the external environment.
Examples
The environment here is delightful and very comfortable.
Do you find the scenery of this park delightful?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it to describe a person's personality or a pleasant interaction, but it is strictly reserved for scenery, climate, or environmental settings.
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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.
