maan6 dyun1萬端万端
Jyutpingmaan6 dyun1
Yalemaahn dyūn
Definition
Multifarious; of many different kinds or aspects.
writtendescriptionsemotion
How it's used
Carries a literary and slightly formal tone, often used to describe a complex state of mind or a situation with countless variables. It is rarely used in casual, everyday speech and is more common in written prose or formal storytelling. When describing emotions, it emphasizes the overwhelming nature of having too many thoughts or worries at once.
Examples
He has been troubled by a thousand worries lately and always looks miserable.
Facing these multifarious changes, you must stay calm.
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multifarious changes
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common adjective like 多, but it is a literary idiom that sounds unnatural in simple daily conversation. Avoid using it to describe physical quantities, as it is reserved for abstract concepts like thoughts, feelings, or complex circumstances.
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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.
