jyu6 gam2預感预感
Jyutpingjyu6 gam2
Yaleyuh gám
Definition
Premonition or presentiment; a vague feeling or sense of what is about to happen.
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How it's used
Used primarily when referring to an intuitive feeling about future events, often carrying a sense of foreboding. While it can apply to positive outcomes, it is overwhelmingly paired with negative adjectives like 唔好 or 不祥 to describe a sense of impending doom or bad luck.
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I have a bad premonition inside.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word for logical predictions or calculated guesses, as it specifically refers to an inexplicable gut feeling rather than a rational deduction.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
