ji5 zi3以至
Jyutpingji5 zi3
Yaleyíh ji
Definition
Down to, up to, or ranging to; used to indicate an extended range or progression.
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How it's used
Connects items in a range or sequence to emphasize the extent or scope of a situation. It often suggests a progression from the simple or minor to the complex or extreme. While it functions similarly to 甚至, it specifically highlights the span between two points rather than just adding an extreme case.
Examples
From childhood to adulthood, even through his studies and work, he has always been hardworking.
They sell everything here, from daily necessities down to large furniture.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean 'because' or 'so that', which is a common error stemming from confusion with Mandarin usage or similar-sounding conjunctions. It is strictly for indicating a range or extent.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
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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.
