sing4 si6成事
Jyutpingsing4 si6
Yalesìhng sih
Definition
To finalize a deal, cooperation, or agreement; to succeed.
colloquialworkmoney
How it's used
Focuses on the successful conclusion of a negotiation or a planned arrangement. It carries a sense of finality, implying that the obstacles have been cleared and the agreement is now binding. It is frequently used in business contexts or when discussing complex plans that require multiple parties to agree.
Examples
If this business deal goes through, everyone makes money.
Do you think they have managed to seal the deal this time?
Related words
Common phrases
to be able to reach an agreement
to fail to accomplish anything
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 成功, which is a general term for success. 成事 specifically refers to the act of finalizing a deal or a transaction, whereas 成功 is much broader and can apply to personal achievements or general outcomes.
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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.
