zan1 cit3真切
Jyutpingzan1 cit3
Yalejān chit
Definition
True, genuine, and accurate; clear or thorough.
neutraldescriptions
How it's used
Focuses on the vividness or accuracy of a perception, feeling, or memory. It implies that something is not just true, but also tangible and deeply felt, often used when someone wants to emphasize that their experience is genuine rather than vague or distant.
Examples
I don't have a clear feeling about that matter.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean 'clear' in the sense of 'transparent' or 'easy to understand', as those contexts usually require words like 清晰 or 清楚.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
