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Definition
To judge, evaluate, or assess, typically regarding performance or grades.
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How it's used
Formal contexts often favor this term when discussing official grades, performance reviews, or professional assessments. It carries a sense of objective judgment or setting a standard, distinguishing it from casual opinions or personal feelings.
Examples
How will the teacher evaluate our performance?
They assessed this project as completely qualified.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual opinions or personal tastes, as it implies a structured or official process of evaluation. For simple personal judgments, words like 覺得 or 睇法 are more appropriate.
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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.
