zik6 zip3 jing2 hoeng2直接影響直接影响
Jyutpingzik6 zip3 jing2 hoeng2
Yalejihk jip yíng héung
Definition
Direct influence; to directly affect.
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How it's used
Use this phrase to describe a clear, immediate causal relationship between two things. It functions as an adverbial phrase modifying a verb, often paired with 影響 to emphasize the lack of intermediaries. While formal in tone, it is frequently used in professional settings or when discussing logical consequences.
Examples
The weather directly affects our mood.
Do you think this matter will directly affect him?
Related words
Common phrases
directly affect
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly add 嘅 between 直接 and 影響, but it should be used as a single adverbial unit without a particle. Avoid using it to describe indirect or vague connections, as that would require different phrasing.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
