ji5 zing3議政议政
Jyutpingji5 zing3
Yaleyíh jing
Definition
To discuss politics and political issues.
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How it's used
This term is formal and often appears in news, political commentary, or academic contexts rather than casual street talk. It carries a sense of serious deliberation or public debate, distinguishing it from simply gossiping about current events. When used in everyday speech, it often sounds slightly intellectual or detached.
Examples
They are always discussing politics online.
Are you interested in discussing politics?
Related words
Common phrases
political discussion platform
ability to discuss politics
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 傾計, which is generic casual chatting. Using 議政 in a casual setting like a dinner party might sound overly stiff or pretentious.
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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.
