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Yalemihn mihn gūn
Definition
To view or understand something from all aspects.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or academic contexts to describe a comprehensive review or survey of a topic. It functions as a noun phrase or a verb phrase depending on the sentence structure. It implies a deliberate effort to avoid bias by considering multiple perspectives.
Examples
We need to examine this matter from all aspects.
Related words
Common phrases
a look at society from all aspects
a look at culture from all aspects
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple adjective, but it is typically used as a noun or a verb phrase. It is not used to describe a person's physical face or appearance.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
