zeon3 dou6進度进度
Jyutpingzeon3 dou6
Yalejeun douh
Definition
Progress; the rate or extent of advancement of a process toward its goal.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the pacing of a task or project relative to a deadline. It is frequently used in professional or academic settings to discuss whether work is on track or falling behind. When someone asks about it, they are usually checking if you are meeting expected milestones.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
We must catch up on the progress.
Related words
Common phrases
to catch up on progress
good progress
behind schedule
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe personal growth or improvement in a skill, as it sounds too mechanical or corporate. For personal development, use 進步 instead.
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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.
