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Definition
Coherent, coordinated, and logically connected from beginning to end.
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How it's used
Focuses on the logical flow or physical continuity between parts of a whole. While often used for abstract concepts like speech or writing, it also applies to physical actions or sequences of events that transition smoothly without gaps.
Examples
What he says is very coherent, it sounds very comfortable.
How do these few movements connect together?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people who are articulate or eloquent, as that is better expressed by 口才好. It describes the quality of the content or the structure rather than the speaker's personal ability.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.



