jin4 gau3研究

Jyutpingjin4 gau3

Yaleyìhn gau

名詞Very common

Definition

Study or research; the deep investigation of a subject or the exploration of unknown areas.

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How it's used

While often used in academic contexts, this term is frequently applied to casual problem solving or figuring out how to do something new. It implies a sense of focus and effort, distinguishing it from simply looking at or thinking about a topic. When used in daily life, it often carries a slightly humorous tone if the subject matter is trivial.

Examples

keoi5佢zeoi3最gan6近jin4研gau3究gan2緊dim2點joeng2樣zing2整hou2好sik6食ge3嘅daan6蛋gou1糕。

He is currently researching how to make delicious cakes.

nei5你dei6哋jin4研gau3究jyun4完fan6份bou3報gou3告mei6未aa3呀？

Have you guys finished studying the report yet?

Common phrases

sam1深jap6入jin4研gau3究

in-depth study

jin4研gau3究bou3報gou3告

research report

Common mistake

Avoid using this to mean simply reading or browsing information, as it specifically denotes a deeper level of analysis or investigation. It is not a direct substitute for 睇書 or 了解 in casual contexts.