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Definition
Closely related; intimately linked.
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How it's used
Used to describe a situation where two things are so deeply intertwined that one cannot be separated from the other. It carries a formal and serious tone, often appearing in news reports, academic discussions, or political commentary. It is rarely used in casual, lighthearted conversation about trivial matters.
Examples
Environmental protection is closely related to us.
Do you think the economy and people's livelihood are closely related?
Related words
Common phrases
a closely related connection
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple connections between people, such as being friends or relatives. It is reserved for abstract concepts, societal issues, or systemic relationships where the impact of one on the other is significant.
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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.
