si2 zik6史籍
Jyutpingsi2 zik6
Yalesí jihk
Definition
Historical records; books of history.
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How it's used
Reserved almost exclusively for formal, academic, or literary contexts, this term carries a weight of antiquity and scholarly authority. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation, where people prefer simpler terms like 歷史書 or 史書. It is most commonly encountered in museum descriptions, historical research, or when discussing ancient archives.
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bun2本búnExamples
This historical book records many ancient events.
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Common phrases
precious historical records
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe modern history books or casual biographies, as it specifically implies a sense of historical archive or classical record. Using it in a casual context will sound overly stiff or pretentious.
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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.
