zi6 cong3自創自创
Jyutpingzi6 cong3
Yalejih chong
Definition
To create or invent something by oneself, rather than learning it from others.
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How it's used
Focuses on the originality of a method, style, or technique rather than physical objects like tools or machines. It often carries a sense of pride or uniqueness, highlighting that the creator did not rely on existing traditions or teachers. It is frequently used in contexts involving hobbies, sports, or creative arts.
Examples
Where did you learn this self-invented martial arts style?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for inventions like new electronic gadgets or industrial products, as it is reserved for personal styles, methods, or artistic creations. Use 發明 for technical or scientific inventions.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
