ji6 zong6異狀异状
Jyutpingji6 zong6
Yaleyih johng
Definition
Abnormal situations, signs, or activities, usually indicating a problem.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on negative or concerning deviations from the norm, often implying a potential danger or technical failure. It is more formal than simply saying 唔對路, making it common in news reports or professional settings when describing mechanical issues or suspicious behavior.
Examples
The computer seems to be acting up, it won't turn on.
Have you noticed anything unusual about them today?
Related words
Common phrases
show signs of abnormality
detect something unusual
Common mistake
Learners often use this to describe any minor difference, but it carries a weight of concern or alarm that makes it inappropriate for trivial changes like a change in hairstyle or a new outfit.
Grammar color guide
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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.
