zik1 zoeng6跡象迹象
Jyutpingzik1 zoeng6
Yalejīk jeuhng
Definition
An indication, sign, clue, or phenomenon used to make further inferences.
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How it's used
Refers to subtle clues or early evidence that suggest a specific outcome or state is developing. It is more formal than everyday words like 樣 or 痕跡, often appearing in news reports, medical contexts, or professional discussions. Use it when you want to sound analytical about a situation rather than just describing a physical mark.
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It looks like he has signs of falling ill.
Have you seen any signs of economic recovery?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe simple physical marks or stains left behind, as 跡象 specifically implies a predictive sign or indicator rather than a literal footprint or scar.
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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.
