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Jyutpinglei6 zi6
Yaleleih jih
Definition
The conduct, style of governing, and performance of government officials.
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How it's used
This term is formal and primarily used in historical, political, or academic contexts rather than daily conversation. It specifically refers to the conduct and administrative performance of officials within a bureaucratic system. You will rarely hear it in casual settings, as it carries a weight associated with governance and institutional integrity.
Examples
He is very concerned about the style of governing there.
How can one improve the style of governing?
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Common phrases
to clean up the administration
corrupt administration
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for government or politics, but it is strictly focused on the performance and ethics of officials. Using it to describe general government policy or public administration will sound unnatural.
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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.
