zik6 gun1直觀直观
Jyutpingzik6 gun1
Yalejihk gūn
Definition
Intuitive; directly perceived through immediate senses and feelings.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe things that are easy to grasp without complex analysis or deep thought. It often appears when discussing user interfaces, visual designs, or immediate gut feelings about a situation. Unlike formal written Chinese, it functions naturally in spoken Cantonese to describe how something presents itself to the senses.
Examples
This design is very intuitive, you understand it at a glance.
What is your intuitive take on this matter?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean 'objective' or 'factual'. It specifically refers to subjective, immediate perception rather than empirical evidence or cold hard data.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
