syun1 jin4宣言
Jyutpingsyun1 jin4
Yalesyūn yìhn
Definition
Declaration; a publicly announced statement, opinion, or manifesto.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or political contexts, often referring to official statements or manifestos. While it can be used in daily life to describe a personal statement of intent, it usually carries a sense of gravity or public announcement. It is not a casual word for just any opinion or thought.
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fan2份fánExamples
They published a very moving declaration.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general expressions of opinion. Avoid using it for casual remarks or simple statements, as it implies a formal, structured, or public commitment.
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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.
