jyun4 cyun4完全
Jyutpingjyun4 cyun4
Yaleyùhn chyùhn
Definition
Totally, completely, and without any omission.
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How it's used
Emphasizes the absolute nature of a situation or a lack of knowledge. It is frequently paired with negative verbs like 唔知 or 唔記得 to express a total absence of something. While it functions similarly to Mandarin, it feels slightly more formal or emphatic in spoken Cantonese compared to using intensifiers like 好鬼 or 勁.
Examples
I have absolutely no idea what happened.
You have completely misunderstood this matter.
Related words
Common phrases
completely different
no difference at all
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct translation for all instances of 'very' or 'really'. It specifically denotes completeness or totality, so it does not fit well when you are simply trying to describe a high degree of an adjective, where words like 好 or 幾 are more appropriate.
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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.
