se5 wui2社會社会
Jyutpingse5 wui2
Yaleséh wúi
Definition
Society or community; a collective group of people living together.
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How it's used
While this term is used in formal contexts like news or academic discussions, it is also frequently used in everyday conversation to refer to the broader public or the real world outside of school or home. It often carries a sense of collective responsibility or the environment in which people interact. When people say they are going out into the world to work, they might refer to it as 投身社會.
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He cares a lot about social issues.
Do you think this society is fair?
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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.
