jyu6 ging2預警预警
Jyutpingjyu6 ging2
Yaleyuh gíng
Definition
To warn or alert in advance.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or semi-formal contexts, such as weather reports, disaster management, or professional settings. While it functions as a verb, it often appears in the structure 冇預警 to describe an event that occurred without any prior notice or preparation. It carries a sense of official or systematic notification rather than casual advice.
Examples
The Observatory gave absolutely no warning that it would rain heavily today.
You need to warn me in advance next time, don't scare me suddenly.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual, everyday reminders between friends, as it sounds overly technical or bureaucratic. For simple warnings or reminders, use 提 or 提早講 instead.
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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.
