jin6 ceot1現出现出
Jyutpingjin6 ceot1
Yaleyihn chēut
Definition
To appear, reveal, or show oneself.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a performance or an act, often in the context of entertainment or stage events. While it can be used for formal stage plays, it is equally common for street performances or talent shows.
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coeng4場chèunghRelated words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 戲, which usually refers specifically to movies or theatrical plays. Use 表演 when referring to the act of performing itself rather than the medium of the story.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
