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Jyutpingsam1 cin2
Yalesām chín
Definition
Depth, in terms of physical dimension, complexity, or color intensity.
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How it's used
Beyond physical depth, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe the level of complexity, intensity, or the degree of involvement in a situation. When referring to colors, it specifically denotes the shade or saturation, such as whether a blue is light or dark. It functions as a noun representing the abstract concept of depth rather than a specific measurement value.
Examples
Do you know the depth of this pond?
They have different views on the complexity of this matter.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the physical length or height of an object, as it is strictly reserved for depth or intensity. Beginners often confuse it with deep, which is the adjective 深, whereas this is the noun form representing the range or degree.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
