ji5 suk6 nang4 coeng4耳熟能詳耳熟能详
Jyutpingji5 suk6 nang4 coeng4
Yaleyíh suhk nàhng chèuhng
Definition
Well-known and familiar; heard so many times that one is intimately familiar with the details.
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How it's used
This idiom functions as a descriptive state rather than a simple action verb. It implies that the subject has been repeated so frequently that it has become ingrained in one's memory. It is often used to describe popular songs, famous stories, or common slogans.
Examples
Everyone is already very familiar with this song.
I have heard this joke so many times that I know it by heart.
Related words
Common phrases
to hear something until it is very familiar
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a verb meaning to memorize something, but it specifically refers to the result of repeated exposure to external information. It cannot be used to describe studying for an exam or learning a skill through practice.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
