sai3 gaai3 gun1世界觀世界观
Jyutpingsai3 gaai3 gun1
Yalesai gaai gūn
Definition
Worldview; a set of beliefs and views about the world.
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How it's used
Refers to a person's overall perspective or philosophy regarding how the world functions. It is almost always paired with the measure word 套, which emphasizes that a world view is a structured, cohesive set of beliefs rather than just a single opinion.
Measure word
tou3套touExamples
His world view is very unique and quite different from ours.
Do you think there is any problem with this world view?
Related words
Common phrases
to build a world view
a world view
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 個 as the measure word, but 套 is the standard and natural choice for abstract systems of thought like this.
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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.
