si6 lai6事例
Jyutpingsi6 lai6
Yalesih laih
Definition
An occurrence that serves as an example; a real-life event used as an illustrative example.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to real world events or cases used to support an argument or illustrate a point. It carries a more formal or academic tone compared to the everyday word 例子. You will often encounter it in professional presentations, news reports, or serious discussions.
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He gave many examples to prove this theory.
Do you have any other examples to share?
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Common mistake
Learners often use this interchangeably with 例子, but 事例 implies a concrete event that has actually happened rather than a hypothetical scenario or a simple item in a list.
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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.
