jik6繹绎
Jyutpingjik6
Yaleyihk
Definition
To unravel or sort out; continuous.
- to unravel, sort out, or explain
- continuous; in succession
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How it's used
The character 繹 is almost exclusively encountered in formal or written contexts, particularly within the compound 演繹. It carries a sense of unfolding or logical progression that makes it sound quite sophisticated compared to everyday verbs like 講 or 解釋. You will rarely hear it used as a standalone verb in casual spoken Cantonese.
Examples
This matter is too complicated, it needs to be slowly unraveled.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 繹 with 譯, which means to translate. While they share a similar shape, 繹 relates to logical unfolding or continuity, whereas 譯 is strictly for linguistic translation.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
