zi6 syun2自選自选
Jyutpingzi6 syun2
Yalejih syún
Definition
To choose by oneself; optional
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the agency of the individual in making a selection, often implying a process where options are presented but the final decision rests entirely with the person. It frequently appears in contexts involving personal preference or customization, such as choosing seat numbers or lottery digits. Unlike more formal terms for selection, this carries a sense of autonomy and personal convenience.
Examples
ni1 di1 wai6 nei5 zi6 syun2 laa1 zung1 ji3 co5 bin1 dou1 dak1
呢啲位你自選啦，鍾意坐邊都得。
You pick your own seat, you can sit wherever you like.
nei5 hai6 mai6 soeng2 zi6 syun2 hou6 maa5 maai5 luk6 hap6 coi2 aa4
你係咪想自選號碼買六合彩呀？
Do you want to pick your own numbers for the Mark Six?
Related words
Common phrases
zi6 syun2 dung6 zok3
自選動作
self-chosen movement or action
zi6 syun2 zou2 hap6
自選組合
customized combination
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean picking someone else out; it strictly refers to picking for oneself. For selecting others, use 揀 or 選擇 instead.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
