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Definition
Rumor, gossip, or baseless talk that spreads around.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to unverified or potentially malicious information circulating within a community. While it shares the meaning of gossip, it carries a slightly more formal or serious weight than common terms like 八卦. It often implies that the information is baseless or intentionally misleading rather than just casual chatter.
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daan1單dānExamples
These rumours are spreading like wildfire, don't believe them blindly.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe casual, harmless office talk or friendly banter. It is best reserved for claims that are potentially damaging or suspicious in nature.
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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.
