laap6 ji3立意
Jyutpinglaap6 ji3
Yalelaahp yi
Definition
The purpose or central theme of a piece of writing.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the underlying intent or central theme behind a creative work or essay. It carries a slightly formal or academic tone, often used when discussing literature, films, or artistic projects rather than casual conversation. It implies a sense of depth or purpose behind the creator's choice of subject matter.
Examples
The main point of this essay is very profound and worth our reference.
What do you think is the main point of this book?
Related words
Common phrases
having a lofty or profound main idea
having a clear main point
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the literal plot or surface-level events of a story. It refers to the abstract 'message' or 'intent' rather than the narrative itself.
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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.
