zaam6 wun6暫緩暂缓
Jyutpingzaam6 wun6
Yalejaahm wuhn
Definition
To temporarily suspend or pause something and resume it later; to postpone or defer.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or administrative contexts, such as government policy, legal proceedings, or corporate projects. It implies a deliberate pause rather than a complete cancellation, suggesting that the action will resume once conditions are more favourable.
Examples
The government decided to postpone this plan.
Does the construction project need to be deferred?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday situations like meeting a friend or eating dinner, where 遲啲先 or 押後 is much more natural.
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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.
