sin1 hin2先遣
Jyutpingsin1 hin2
Yalesīn hín
Definition
To send ahead or dispatch in advance.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Functions primarily as a verb in spoken Cantonese, often implying a strategic or logistical preparation before a larger group arrives. It carries a slightly formal or professional tone compared to simple verbs like 派人去.
Examples
The company sent a few people in advance to attend the meeting.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a noun meaning 'scout' or 'pioneer', but in Cantonese it is almost exclusively used as a verb phrase. Using it as a noun to describe a person sounds unnatural.
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Grammar guides
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