soeng1 jing3相應相应
Jyutpingsoeng1 jing3
Yalesēung ying
Definition
Corresponding, relevant, appropriate, or mutually matching.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe a proportional or matching response to a situation. While it functions as an adjective, it frequently appears before noun phrases to indicate that something is logically linked or suited to the preceding context. It carries a slightly more serious tone than simple words like 合適.
Examples
The government will take appropriate measures to handle it.
Do you have the relevant experience to handle this job?
Related words
Common phrases
appropriate measures
corresponding action
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 相同, which means identical. Remember that 相應 implies a relationship of correspondence or suitability rather than being exactly the same thing.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
