ling5 wui6領會领会
Jyutpingling5 wui6
Yalelíhng wuih
Definition
To grasp, understand, or master a concept or meaning.
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How it's used
Focuses on the internal process of grasping the deeper meaning or essence of something rather than just understanding surface-level facts. It often implies a sense of enlightenment or catching on to something subtle that is not explicitly stated. It is frequently used in contexts involving philosophy, art, or complex interpersonal communication.
Examples
This theory is very deep, I cannot grasp it for the moment.
Have you grasped the meaning behind what they said yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to grasp the spirit or essence of a message
hard to grasp or comprehend
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple tasks like understanding a basic instruction, where 明白 or 識係更自然嘅選擇.
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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.
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