si6 gin2事件
Jyutpingsi6 gin2
Yalesih gín
Definition
An event, incident, or happening.
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How it's used
Events described as 事件 often carry a sense of gravity or public concern, distinguishing them from everyday occurrences. While it translates to incident or event, it is frequently used in news reporting or when discussing significant, often negative, developments. In casual speech, people might prefer using 事 or 嘢 to describe personal happenings.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
This incident is really outrageous.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use 事件 for any minor personal activity, but it sounds overly formal or dramatic in daily life. Use 嘢 or 件事 when talking about routine personal matters instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
