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Yaleléih geui
Definition
Justification, grounds, or basis for an argument or point of view.
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How it's used
This term is significantly more formal than 理由 or 藉口. It is frequently used in professional, academic, or legal contexts to emphasize that a claim is backed by evidence or logical reasoning rather than just personal opinion. You will often hear it in workplace meetings or when someone is being asked to defend a decision.
Examples
You need to have grounds for what you are saying.
What is the justification for the proposal he put forward?
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Common mistake
Do not use this word in casual conversation when talking about simple personal reasons, as it sounds overly serious or argumentative. Use 理由 instead for everyday situations.
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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.
