lik6 lin6歷練历练
Jyutpinglik6 lin6
Yalelihk lihn
Definition
To gain experience through trials; practical experience or training.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the wisdom or maturity gained through enduring hardships or challenging life events. Unlike the generic 經驗 which can refer to any skill or knowledge acquired, this word carries a weight of personal growth and resilience built over time. It is often used to frame negative experiences as valuable lessons.
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ci3次chiExamples
He has been through a lot of experience, so he is very reliable at work.
Do you think this setback is a kind of life experience?
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Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe simple technical skills or professional background. It is reserved for deep, character-building life experiences rather than just having done a task before.
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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.
