sin1 siu6先兆
Jyutpingsin1 siu6
Yalesīn siuh
Definition
An omen, sign, portent, or early indication that occurs before an event.
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How it's used
Focuses on the predictive nature of an event, often implying something significant or negative is about to occur. It is frequently used in medical contexts to describe early symptoms of an illness or in formal discussions about natural disasters and economic trends.
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go3個goExamples
This is a sign of an earthquake.
Do you think this might be a sign of a breakup?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it for casual, everyday clues like finding a lost key, as it carries a weightier, more ominous tone than the common word 跡象.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
