zeon3 zyu3進駐进驻
Jyutpingzeon3 zyu3
Yalejeun jyu
Definition
To enter and station in a place, referring to military forces or businesses opening new branches.
- to station or garrison troops in a place for defense
- to set up, move in, or open a branch of a business or shop
neutralworkplaces
How it's used
Primarily used in business contexts to describe a brand or corporation expanding into a new market or shopping mall. When applied to military contexts, it carries a sense of formal occupation or strategic placement rather than just passing through. It implies a sense of permanence and established presence in the new location.
Examples
That big company has finally opened a branch in this district.
Which city have the troops been stationed in?
Related words
Common phrases
to open a shop in a shopping mall
to enter a market
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person moving into a new home, as it is strictly reserved for organizations, businesses, or military units.
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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.
