loi4 jyun4來源来源
Jyutpingloi4 jyun4
Yalelòih yùhn
Definition
Source or origin; the place, path, or person from which something comes.
neutralcommunicationother
How it's used
Refers primarily to the abstract origin or root of information, funds, or phenomena rather than physical locations. It is frequently used in formal or semi-formal contexts, such as discussing news reporting, academic research, or financial auditing. In casual conversation, people often prefer using 邊度嚟嘅 or 邊度出嚟嘅 to describe where something originates.
Examples
Do you know where this money comes from?
The source of this news is very reliable.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe the physical origin of a person or a tangible object, as it sounds overly formal or academic. For personal origins, use 鄉下 or 出世嘅地方 instead.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
