jim4 ling6嚴令严令
Jyutpingjim4 ling6
Yaleyìhm lihng
Definition
Strict order; to strictly order or command.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and authoritative tone, often implying a high-stakes situation or a command from a superior that allows for no negotiation. Unlike casual instructions, it is typically used in professional, military, or serious organizational contexts to emphasize that compliance is mandatory.
Examples
The boss strictly ordered staff not to be late.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings, as it sounds overly dramatic or stiff when applied to everyday requests like asking a friend to buy groceries.
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.
