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Definition
To describe, detail, or portray something using words.
writtencommunication
How it's used
Focus on the literary nature of this verb, as it is primarily used in formal contexts like essays, novels, or critical reviews. In casual daily speech, people often prefer using 形容 or 講述 to convey the same idea. It implies a sense of artistic or deliberate effort to paint a picture with words rather than just stating facts.
Examples
This book describes many old stories of Hong Kong.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this word to mean describe in the sense of explaining a person's appearance, but it is better suited for written narratives or scenes. For describing a person's look, use 形容 instead.
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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.
