syun2 zaak6 tai4選擇題选择题
Jyutpingsyun2 zaak6 tai4
Yalesyún jaahk tàih
Definition
Multiple-choice question.
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How it's used
Often shortened to just 選擇 in casual conversation when the context of a test is clear. It is frequently contrasted with 填充題 or 問答題 when discussing exam formats. The term is strictly used for academic or formal assessment contexts rather than general life choices.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
This multiple choice question is really hard to pick.
Common phrases
to do multiple choice questions
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe making a life decision or choosing between options in daily life, as that would be 揀嘢 or 決定. It is exclusively for test or quiz questions.
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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.
