tung1 cing1通稱通称
Jyutpingtung1 cing1
Yaletūng chīng
Definition
To be generally called or normally referred to as.
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How it's used
Focuses on the standard or common way people label something within a specific community or group. It implies a consensus on the name rather than just a personal preference. While formal in tone, it is frequently used in explanations to clarify terminology.
Examples
This type of flower is generally called a sunflower.
They generally refer to that place as the old district.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal nicknames or private labels, as it specifically refers to a widely accepted or conventional name.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
