tai4 kap6提及
Jyutpingtai4 kap6
Yaletàih kahp
Definition
To mention, bring up, or refer to a topic.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Although 提及 is widely understood, it carries a slightly formal tone that is more common in professional or academic settings than in casual conversation. In everyday speech, Cantonese speakers typically prefer using 講起 or 提開 to convey the same meaning. Using 提及 in a relaxed social setting can make you sound a bit stiff or overly serious.
Examples
Did he mention the plan earlier?
The matter was not mentioned at all during the meeting.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 提及 as a direct replacement for 講 in all contexts. Remember that 提及 specifically refers to bringing up a topic or referencing a point, whereas 講 is a general verb for speaking or telling.
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Grammar guides
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