zeon2準准

Jyutpingzeon2

Yalejéun

形容詞Common

Definition

Accurate, exact, or precise; having minimal error and highly conforming to reality or standard.

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How it's used

Use this to describe things that align perfectly with a standard or reality, such as timepieces, predictions, or physical aim. It often implies a high degree of reliability or precision in a person's judgment or a device's function. When someone makes a prediction that comes true, saying it is 準 is the standard way to praise their foresight.

Examples

nei5你go3個zung1鐘zeon2準m4唔zeon2準㗎？

Is your clock accurate?

keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢hou2好zeon2準，ci3次ci3次dou1都zung1中。

What they say is very accurate; they hit the mark every time.

Common phrases

zeon2準si4時

on time

miu4瞄zeon2準

to aim

hou2好zeon2準

very accurate

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 啱, which means correct or right in a general sense. While 準 focuses on precision, accuracy, or hitting a target, 啱 is used for factual correctness or appropriateness in a situation.