tiu1 syun2挑選挑选
Jyutpingtiu1 syun2
Yaletīu syún
Definition
To choose, select, or pick out after careful consideration.
neutraldaily actionsshopping
How it's used
挑選 carries a slightly more formal or deliberate tone compared to the everyday verb 揀. It implies a process of careful evaluation or filtering rather than a casual decision. You will often hear it used in professional contexts or when discussing products that require quality control.
Examples
Take your time to choose, no need to rush.
Which one of these apples did you pick out?
Related words
Common mistake
Beginners often overuse 挑選 in casual settings where 揀 is much more natural. Using 挑選 to describe picking a simple item like a snack or a seat can sound overly serious or stiff.
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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.
