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Jyutpingseon4 zan1
Yalesèuhn jān
Definition
Pure, sincere, and innocent; childlike and unaffected.
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How it's used
Describes a person who lacks worldly cynicism or ulterior motives, often carrying a sense of nostalgia for childhood innocence. It is frequently used to describe someone who is easily taken advantage of because they assume everyone else is as honest as they are. While it can be a compliment, it sometimes implies a lack of social experience or street smarts.
Examples
He is a very pure person and always trusts others.
Do you still remember how innocent you were when you were a child?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe inanimate objects or abstract concepts, as it is almost exclusively reserved for human character and personality. It is not a direct translation for pure in the sense of chemical purity or unadulterated substances.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
