zi1 jyun4資源资源
Jyutpingzi1 jyun4
Yalejī yùhn
Definition
Resource; goods, materials, or manpower used to achieve a certain purpose.
neutralworkmoney
How it's used
Often used in professional or formal contexts like business, government, or education, despite the Cantonese pronunciation. It frequently appears in discussions about efficiency or management, such as how to maximize output with limited inputs. While it can refer to physical materials, it is just as commonly applied to abstract concepts like time, manpower, or budget.
Measure word
di1啲dīExamples
The company's resources are very limited, we cannot spend them recklessly.
How are you going to allocate these resources to organize the event?
Related words
Common phrases
allocate resources
natural resources
lack of resources
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
