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Definition
An order or command; an authoritative instruction given by someone in power to another.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of hierarchy and authority, typically used in professional, military, or formal contexts. It implies a non negotiable instruction where the recipient is expected to comply without question. In casual daily life, people usually prefer softer alternatives like 叫 or 吩咐 to avoid sounding overly aggressive or bossy.
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The boss gave an order for us to do it immediately.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word when asking friends or family to do something, as it sounds like you are treating them as subordinates. Using it in a casual setting can come across as arrogant or rude.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
