sing1 cing1聲稱声称
Jyutpingsing1 cing1
Yalesīng chīng
Definition
To claim, assert, or declare publicly.
writtencommunication
How it's used
This word carries a distinct sense of skepticism or detachment from the speaker, often implying that the claim might not be true or is unverified. It is standard in news reports and formal writing to distance the reporter from the validity of the information provided by a source. Unlike everyday verbs for saying something, it specifically highlights that the information is a unilateral assertion by the subject.
Examples
He claims to be a doctor, but he doesn't have a license.
The company claims the product is absolutely safe, do you believe them?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation to describe your own opinions or statements, as it sounds overly formal and implies that your own words are questionable or suspicious.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
