jyun4 jan1 han2 gaan2 daan1原因很簡單原因很简单
Jyutpingjyun4 jan1 han2 gaan2 daan1
Yaleyùhn yān hán gáan dāan
Definition
The reason is very simple.
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How it's used
The phrase 原因好簡單 is the natural spoken equivalent to the written form 原因很簡單. In Cantonese, the character 好 is used to express intensity or degree instead of 很, which is largely restricted to formal written Chinese. Using 很 in casual speech will sound stiff or like a direct translation from Mandarin.
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Common phrases
the reason is very simple
Common mistake
Avoid using 很 in spoken sentences as it sounds unnatural to native speakers. Always substitute it with 好 to maintain a conversational tone.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
