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Definition
An index; an alphabetical or classified list of terms, names, or subjects in a publication indicating where they occur.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or academic contexts, this term refers specifically to the structured list found at the end of a publication. While it is the standard term for a book index, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing research or library materials. In everyday life, people might simply refer to a table of contents or a list instead.
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Can you check the index at the back of the book to see if you can find it?
The index for this report is very clearly done.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 目錄, which refers to the table of contents at the front of a book. Learners often use them interchangeably, but 索引 specifically points to the alphabetical subject index at the back.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
