tiu4 man4條文条文
Jyutpingtiu4 man4
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Definition
An article, clause, or provision in a formal document such as a law or a contract.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the numbered sections or provisions within formal legal documents, regulations, or binding agreements. It carries a formal tone and is rarely used outside of professional, legal, or administrative contexts. When discussing general rules or points in a list, other words like 項目 or 點 are preferred.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
There are many clauses in this contract that need to be read carefully.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to general rules or guidelines, as it implies a specific legal or contractual structure. It is not interchangeable with general terms for 'rules' like 規矩.
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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.
