miu4 seot6描述
Jyutpingmiu4 seot6
Yalemìuh seuht
Definition
To describe or portray in detail; a description.
neutralcommunicationdescriptions
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or semi-formal contexts when providing an account of events or characteristics. In casual daily speech, people often prefer using verbs like 講或者形容 instead of the noun form. It carries a slightly more analytical or objective tone than simply telling a story.
Examples
Is his description accurate?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a verb in Cantonese, but it functions strictly as a noun. To express the action of describing, use the verb 形容 instead.
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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.
