jing4 jin4仍然
Jyutpingjing4 jin4
Yaleyìhng yìhn
Definition
Still; yet; used to describe a state that remains unchanged.
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How it's used
Carries a formal or written tone that feels slightly detached compared to the everyday spoken 仲係. It is frequently used in news reports, formal writing, or when emphasizing a state that persists despite expectations to the contrary. In casual conversation, native speakers almost always opt for 仲係 or 依然 instead.
Examples
Even though a long time has passed, he still misses you very much.
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Common mistake
Using it in very casual, rapid-fire speech can make you sound like you are reading from a textbook or a newspaper. Stick to 仲係 for daily interactions to sound more natural.
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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.
