ji4 jyu1宜於宜于
Jyutpingji4 jyu1
Yaleyìh yū
Definition
Suitable for; fit for.
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How it's used
Possesses a formal or literary tone that is rarely used in casual daily speech. It is more commonly encountered in written reports, official notices, or formal descriptions of environments and conditions. In everyday conversation, speakers almost always prefer using 適合 instead.
Examples
The environment here is very suitable for children to grow up.
Is this kind of weather suitable for outdoor activities?
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Common mistake
Do not use this in casual conversation as it sounds overly stiff or academic. Learners often overuse it because it appears in dictionary definitions, but it is not a natural choice for describing personal preferences or everyday items.
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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.
