tai3 zou6締造缔造
Jyutpingtai3 zou6
Yaletai jouh
Definition
To create, build, or establish.
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How it's used
This word carries a formal and grand tone, typically reserved for significant achievements, historical milestones, or abstract concepts like peace and success. It is rarely used for mundane, everyday tasks like cooking a meal or building a simple object. It often appears in news reports, political speeches, or corporate mission statements to emphasize the weight of the accomplishment.
Examples
They have created many legends.
Related words
Common phrases
to create a legend
to establish peace
to set a record
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this for everyday creation, such as making a craft or drawing a picture, where 整 or 創造 are much more natural choices. Using this for trivial matters makes the speaker sound overly dramatic or unnatural.
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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.
