sin1 zeon3先進先进
Jyutpingsin1 zeon3
Yalesīn jeun
Definition
Advanced; leading in development or technology.
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How it's used
Advanced in Cantonese often carries a sense of being ahead of the curve or having high technical standards. It is frequently used to describe infrastructure, medical equipment, or industrial processes rather than personal skills or abstract concepts. When describing people who are forward-thinking, terms like 前衛 are more appropriate.
Examples
The technology at this company is very advanced.
Which country do you think is the most advanced?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's intelligence or personality, as it sounds unnatural and might be misinterpreted as calling them a machine or a piece of hardware.
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