ze3 jyu6借喻
Jyutpingze3 jyu6
Yaleje yuh
Definition
Metaphor; specifically a type of metaphor where the subject and the vehicle are both implied rather than explicitly stated.
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How it's used
Literary and academic contexts are where this term primarily lives. It describes a figure of speech where a concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it, rather than its literal name. Unlike metaphor, which relies on similarity, this relies on a contiguous relationship between the two concepts.
Examples
He used metonymy in that sentence, it's hard to understand.
Related words
Common phrases
to employ metonymy
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 隱喻, which is a metaphor based on resemblance. Remember that 借喻 involves a substitution based on a real-world connection or proximity, not just a shared characteristic.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
