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Definition
Philosophy, core beliefs, or guiding principles of a person or organization.
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How it's used
Often used in professional or formal settings to describe the guiding principles of a company or an individual's core values. It carries a sense of moral weight or strategic vision rather than just a casual opinion. You will frequently hear it in corporate mission statements or when someone explains why they refuse to compromise on a specific standard.
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He is very persistent with his philosophy in business.
What is your company's business philosophy?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean a simple idea or a fleeting thought, as it implies a structured system of belief. It is not interchangeable with 諗法, which is much broader and can refer to any random opinion or plan.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
