syun2 zaak6選擇选择
Jyutpingsyun2 zaak6
Yalesyún jaahk
Definition
A choice or selection; something chosen from among options.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
While 選擇 functions as both a noun and a verb, it often feels slightly more formal than the everyday verb 揀. In casual conversation, people frequently use 揀 to express the act of choosing, reserving 選擇 for when discussing options or making a more serious decision.
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This is my only choice.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 選擇 with 揀. Remember that 揀 is a versatile verb for picking something out, whereas 選擇 is more often used as a noun to refer to the options themselves or the abstract concept of a choice.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
