lit6 wai4列為列为
Jyutpinglit6 wai4
Yaleliht wàih
Definition
To be listed as, classified as, or included in a list.
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How it's used
Formal in tone, this term is primarily encountered in official documents, legal notices, or news reports regarding heritage conservation and administrative categorization. It functions as a transitive verb that requires a specific status or category to follow it. Unlike everyday verbs, it implies a deliberate, often bureaucratic, decision-making process.
Examples
This building has already been listed as a monument.
Are you planning to classify this project as a priority?
Related words
Common phrases
to be listed as a priority
to be declared a monument
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general verbs for putting things into lists. Avoid using it for casual activities like making a shopping list, where words like 寫低 or 記低 are much more natural.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
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