zi3 si2致使
Jyutpingzi3 si2
Yaleji sí
Definition
To cause, lead to, or result in.
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How it's used
Reserved almost exclusively for formal writing, news reports, or academic contexts. It carries a heavy, serious tone that sounds unnatural in casual spoken Cantonese. When speaking, native speakers prefer using 令 or 搞到 instead.
Examples
This mistake caused the entire plan to fail.
The bad weather caused the flight to be delayed.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in daily conversation, as it makes you sound like you are reading a formal document aloud. It is not a word for casual social interaction.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
