jyu5 man4語文语文
Jyutpingjyu5 man4
Yaleyúh màhn
Definition
Language; spoken and written language collectively.
neutralschoolcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to the combination of spoken language and written characters, often used in academic or formal contexts like school subjects or proficiency assessments. While it covers both aspects, it is most frequently encountered in discussions about education, curriculum, or professional standards rather than casual conversation about talking to someone.
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What do you think of his language proficiency?
The school places great importance on students' language proficiency.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a specific spoken language like Cantonese or English, as it is a collective term for the concept of language and literacy; use 語言 instead when referring to a specific language.
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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.
