ngoi6 jan1外因
Jyutpingngoi6 jan1
Yalengoih yān
Definition
External cause; external factor or reason.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal contexts, academic discussions, or analytical reports to distinguish environmental or outside factors from internal ones. It rarely appears in casual daily conversation where people would prefer using phrases like 外面嘅原因 or 唔關自己事嘅因素.
Examples
Besides internal reasons, what other external reasons are affecting it?
Related words
Common phrases
influenced by external factors
rule out external causes
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings as it sounds overly academic and stiff. It is not a word for everyday excuses or reasons.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
