lit6 geoi2列舉列举
Jyutpinglit6 geoi2
Yalelith géui
Definition
To list or cite by giving examples.
writtencommunicationwork
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or academic contexts, such as during presentations, reports, or legal discussions. It carries a sense of systematic or exhaustive enumeration rather than just mentioning things casually. In everyday conversation, people are much more likely to use 講出嚟 or 數出嚟 instead.
Examples
keoi5 lit6 geoi2 zo2 hou2 do1 zing3 geoi3 zing3 ming4 zi6 gei2 mou5 co3
佢列舉咗好多證據證明自己冇錯。
He cited a lot of evidence to prove he was not wrong.
Related words
Common phrases
lit6 geoi2 lai6 zi2
列舉例子
to cite examples
lit6 geoi2 si6 sat6
列舉事實
to state facts
Common mistake
Learners often use this in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or academic. It is not a word you would use when simply asking a friend to name a few movies or restaurants.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
