sip3 zuk1涉足
Jyutpingsip3 zuk1
Yalesip jūk
Definition
To set foot in, enter a place, or get involved in a certain field or domain.
- to set foot in or enter a place
- to enter a new field, domain, or realm of study
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How it's used
Often used to describe a cautious or initial entry into a professional field or a new area of interest. It implies a sense of exploration or expansion rather than just physically walking into a room. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to everyday verbs like 去.
Examples
He recently entered the food and beverage industry and opened a restaurant.
When did you start dipping your toes into this new field?
Related words
Common phrases
to enter the political arena
to enter the business world
Common mistake
Avoid using this for literal physical movement like walking into a shop or a house, as it is reserved for abstract domains, industries, or unfamiliar territories.
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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.
