pin1偏
Jyutpingpin1
Yalepīn
Definition
To incline or lean towards a side or direction.
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How it's used
Focuses on a physical deviation from a straight line or a central axis. It is frequently used in navigation to describe bearings or in physical descriptions to note an off-center posture. Unlike Mandarin, where it can also mean 'stubbornly' or 'preferentially', Cantonese speakers primarily use it for spatial orientation.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 歪, which implies something is crooked, twisted, or distorted in shape. 偏 describes the direction of the deviation, whereas 歪 describes the resulting state of being out of alignment.
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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.
