jik1 cyu3益處益处
Jyutpingjik1 cyu3
Yaleyīk chyu
Definition
Benefit, advantage, or good.
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How it's used
Formal in tone, this term is frequently encountered in written reports, health advice, or professional contexts rather than casual conversation. When speaking informally, native speakers almost always prefer using 好處 instead. It carries a slightly more abstract or academic nuance compared to the more direct and common 好處.
Examples
Exercising has many benefits for the body.
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Common mistake
Learners often use this in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or bookish. Stick to 好處 for daily speech to avoid sounding like you are reading from a textbook.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
