tung1 pin1通篇
Jyutpingtung1 pin1
Yaletūng pīn
Definition
Throughout the article or text; the whole writing.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or academic contexts to describe the entirety of a written work. It carries a slightly critical or analytical tone, often implying that a specific quality or flaw persists from the beginning to the end of a text.
Examples
This report lacks any key points from start to finish.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for physical objects or general spaces, as it is strictly reserved for written documents or speeches. It is not a casual way to say 'all over' or 'everywhere'.
Grammar color guide
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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.
