zi6 zi6自治
Jyutpingzi6 zi6
Yalejih jih
Definition
To exercise autonomy; to govern oneself.
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How it's used
Autonomy in a political sense is often discussed in the context of specific regions or organizations. It implies a level of self-governance that is distinct from complete independence, focusing on the internal management of affairs. The term is formal and typically appears in news reports or political discourse rather than casual daily chatter.
Examples
This place wants to fight for autonomy, what do you think?
After they decided to govern themselves, life got much better.
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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.
