si6 faan6示範示范
Jyutpingsi6 faan6
Yalesih faahn
Definition
To demonstrate; to show how to do something as a model or example.
neutraldaily actionswork
How it's used
Functions as both a noun and a verb in Cantonese, similar to English. It is frequently used in instructional contexts, such as cooking, sports, or using new software. When used as a verb, it often takes the particle 俾 to indicate the recipient of the action.
Examples
Could you demonstrate it once for me to see?
He demonstrated it very clearly, and I learned it immediately.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it for a protest or public march, which is usually referred to as 遊行. Using 示範 in the context of a protest would sound like you are describing a rehearsal or a model of how to protest rather than the act itself.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
