wang4 gun1宏觀宏观
Jyutpingwang4 gun1
Yalewàhng gūn
Definition
Macroscopic; viewing things from a broad, long-distance perspective.
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How it's used
Often used in professional or academic settings to suggest stepping back from minute details to understand the big picture. It functions as an adverbial modifier when followed by 啲 or 少少, indicating a shift in the scale of observation. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation about personal matters.
Examples
We need to look at the whole thing from a broader perspective.
Can you provide a slightly more macroscopic analysis?
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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.
