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Yalesám pāi
Definition
To examine and approve; to process and authorize an application.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal process of reviewing documents or requests to grant official permission. It carries a bureaucratic tone and is most commonly encountered in professional, legal, or administrative contexts. Unlike simple verbs for checking or looking at something, it implies a hierarchical power dynamic where the person reviewing has the authority to grant or deny a request.
Examples
This proposal needs to wait for the boss's approval.
Has your application been processed and approved yet?
Related words
Common phrases
approval process
to process and approve an application
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual social situations, such as asking a friend to look at a photo or check a draft, as it sounds overly stiff and implies you are seeking formal authorization.
Grammar color guide
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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.
