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Jyutpingsi3 zit3
Yalesi jit
Definition
Envoy or ambassador; a diplomatic official sent on a foreign mission.
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How it's used
This term is strictly formal and belongs to the register of international relations or historical narratives. You will rarely encounter it in casual conversation, as it refers specifically to official diplomatic roles rather than general representatives.
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Related words
Common phrases
to dispatch an envoy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 使, which means to use or to spend money. The pronunciation and meaning are entirely unrelated.
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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.
