jyu6 jin4預言预言
Jyutpingjyu6 jin4
Yaleyuh yìhn
Definition
Prophecy; to predict or make a bold forecast about the future.
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How it's used
While 預言 carries a sense of formal prediction or prophecy, it is often used in casual conversation to describe someone making a bold or unlikely guess about future outcomes. It implies a higher degree of certainty or dramatic flair compared to simple guessing or estimating. It is frequently applied to sports results, stock market trends, or personal life choices.
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He prophesied that this plan would fail.
Why do you believe in this prophecy?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 預言 with 預測. 預測 is a neutral, analytical term for forecasting or predicting based on data, whereas 預言 carries a more mystical or grand tone, often suggesting a definitive statement about the future.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
