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Definition
Proposition; a statement or assertion that expresses a judgment.
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How it's used
Used primarily in academic, philosophical, or logical contexts to refer to a statement that can be judged as true or false. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation, as it carries a formal and intellectual tone. When discussing everyday topics, people typically use words like 講法 or 觀點 instead.
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This proposition seems to have some issues.
How do you prove that this proposition is true?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the Mandarin usage where it can mean a test question or an exam topic. In Cantonese, it is strictly reserved for the logical or philosophical sense of a proposition.
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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.
