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Definition
Inference; the process of drawing a conclusion through deduction or induction.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, academic, or professional contexts rather than casual daily chatter. While it is the direct equivalent of the English concept of inference, native speakers often prefer more descriptive phrasing like 諗法 or 估計 when discussing everyday matters to avoid sounding overly analytical or detached.
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Does your inference have any basis?
He made a bold inference based on the data.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to mean a simple guess or opinion, but it specifically implies a logical process. Using it to describe a random hunch sounds unnatural and overly formal.
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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.
