zi2 ji5指擬指拟
Jyutpingzi2 ji5
Yalejí yíh
Definition
To rely on, hope, or expect.
colloquialdaily actionscommunication
How it's used
Reflects a slightly older or more formal tone compared to the ubiquitous諗. It often carries a nuance of planning or intending to do something rather than just a fleeting thought. While perfectly understandable to native speakers, it is less common in casual, rapid-fire conversation among younger generations.
Examples
I am thinking of going hiking tomorrow.
How are you thinking of solving this matter?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 諗, which is the standard, everyday word for think. Using 指擬 in very casual settings might sound slightly stiff or old-fashioned.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
