zi6 jyun6自願自愿
Jyutpingzi6 jyun6
Yalejih yuhn
Definition
Voluntary; done of one's own free will.
neutraldaily actionswork
How it's used
Focuses on the internal motivation of the subject rather than external pressure. It is frequently used in formal or administrative contexts, such as government schemes or workplace policies, but remains perfectly natural in daily speech when discussing personal choices.
Examples
He is helping out voluntarily.
Are you participating in this activity voluntarily?
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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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
