sai1 syun2篩選筛选
Jyutpingsai1 syun2
Yalesāi syún
Definition
To filter or screen; to select someone or something from a group based on specific criteria.
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How it's used
Often used in professional or formal contexts like recruitment, data processing, or competitive selection. While it implies choosing, the emphasis is heavily on the process of eliminating the majority to find the best fit.
Examples
The company spent a long time filtering candidates before hiring someone.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for simple selection like picking a fruit at a market; use 揀 instead. 篩選 carries a sense of systematic criteria or a rigorous process.
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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.
