si6 zik1事蹟事迹
Jyutpingsi6 zik1
Yalesih jīk
Definition
Deeds, achievements, or past events of a person's life.
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How it's used
Focuses on notable or impressive actions rather than mundane daily tasks. While it can be used in casual conversation to describe someone's past exploits, it retains a slightly formal or literary weight that makes it sound more significant than just saying 經歷 or 故事.
Examples
He talked about many of his glorious deeds from the past.
What moving deeds does this hero have?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple daily activities or minor events, as it implies a level of accomplishment or historical significance that would sound hyperbolic in trivial contexts.
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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.
