sik1 gin3識見识见
Jyutpingsik1 gin3
Yalesīk gin
Definition
Knowledge, understanding, and judgment regarding a certain field.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a person's breadth of experience and their ability to make sound judgments based on that knowledge. It implies a level of maturity and intellectual depth that goes beyond mere academic learning. People often use it to praise someone who has a sophisticated perspective on life or professional matters.
Examples
He is a very knowledgeable person, his words have real depth.
Do you think his level of understanding is enough for this job?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 知識, which refers to general knowledge or facts. 識見 carries a stronger connotation of wisdom and the ability to evaluate situations, whereas 知識 is more about the information one has acquired.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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