man4 ji3 diu6 caa4民意調查民意调查
Jyutpingman4 ji3 diu6 caa4
Yalemàhn yi diuh chàh
Definition
Opinion poll; a survey designed to measure and collect public opinion on a particular issue.
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How it's used
Often shortened to 民調 in news reports and casual conversation to save time. It is frequently used in political contexts to gauge public support for government policies or candidates. Despite the formal sound, it appears constantly in daily media discussions.
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fan2份fánExamples
The results of this opinion poll are not very accurate.
Related words
Common phrases
to conduct an opinion poll
opinion poll results
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 普選, which refers to universal suffrage, due to the shared character 民. Ensure you are referring to a survey process rather than an election system.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
