zi1 si6知事
Jyutpingzi1 si6
Yalejī sih
Definition
A Japanese prefectural governor, or to be sensible and thoughtful.
- technicalprefectural governor in Japan
- sensible; reasonable; thoughtful
colloquialpeopledescriptions
How it's used
Describes someone who understands social cues, acts maturely, or knows how to behave appropriately in a given situation. It is often used by adults to praise children or teenagers for showing unexpected maturity or restraint. Unlike the formal title for a government official, this usage focuses entirely on personal character and emotional intelligence.
Examples
He is very sensible and won't throw a tantrum for no reason.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the formal title for a government official or the act of knowing specific information, as it strictly refers to a person's sensible or mature behavior.
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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.
