si4 si6時事时事
Jyutpingsi4 si6
Yalesìh sih
Definition
Current affairs; recent events in society.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Focuses specifically on news and social developments that are happening right now. It is often used in the context of school subjects or television programs that analyze recent events. Unlike general news, it carries a sense of being relevant to the current social climate.
Examples
Do you usually pay attention to current affairs?
He really likes watching current affairs programs.
Related words
Common phrases
current affairs commentary
general knowledge of current affairs
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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.
