pang4 ze6憑藉凭藉
Jyutpingpang4 ze6
Yalepàhng jeh
Definition
To rely on, depend on, or make use of; thanks to.
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How it's used
Focuses on the means or conditions that enable a specific outcome or success. It carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to everyday verbs like 靠, making it common in news reports, formal writing, or when describing someone's achievements. Using it in casual conversation can sound a bit stiff or overly dramatic.
Examples
Thanks to his hard work, he finally got into university.
Related words
Common phrases
rely on one's own ability
rely on experience
Common mistake
Learners often mix this up with 靠, which is the standard, versatile word for relying on someone or something. Using 憑藉 in a casual setting, such as saying 憑藉你幫手, sounds unnatural; 靠你幫手 is the correct choice for daily speech.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
