kin2 hoi1 bun2 syu1㨴開本書㨴开本书
Jyutpingkin2 hoi1 bun2 syu1
Yalekín hōi bún syū
Definition
To open a book
colloquialdaily actionsschool
How it's used
Use this verb specifically for the physical action of flipping open a book or a similar bound document. It carries a sense of revealing the contents by turning the cover or pages, often implying a casual or quick action. It is distinct from the more formal or general term 打開, which can be used for doors, boxes, or abstract concepts.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for opening things like doors or windows, as it is strictly associated with books or paper-based materials. Learners often mistakenly use it as a general-purpose verb for opening any object.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
