jik6 seot6譯述译述
Jyutpingjik6 seot6
Yaleyihk seuht
Definition
To translate and summarize, or to translate freely.
writtencommunication
How it's used
Focuses on the act of translating while incorporating personal interpretation or adaptation. It implies a departure from literal translation to better capture the spirit or flow of the original text. Use this when the output is more of a creative rendering than a strict word for word conversion.
Examples
Can you help me render this passage?
Related words
Common phrases
translated and adapted work
style of translation and adaptation
Common mistake
Often confused with 翻譯, which typically implies a more direct or faithful translation. Avoid using this if you are referring to technical or legal documents where precision is required over style.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
