sik1 ji6釋義释义
Jyutpingsik1 ji6
Yalesīk yih
Definition
An explanation of meaning; a definition or interpretation.
writtencommunication
How it's used
Primarily used in formal, academic, or legal contexts, this term is rarely heard in casual daily conversation. Most people prefer using 解釋 or 意思 when talking about the meaning of a word or concept. It carries a sense of precision and authority, often appearing in dictionaries or official documents.
Measure word
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings as it sounds overly stiff or academic. Use 解釋 instead for general purposes.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
