zim1 sing1占星
Jyutpingzim1 sing1
Yalejīm sīng
Definition
To practice astrology; to divine by the movements of celestial bodies.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of interpreting celestial bodies to gain insight into human affairs or personality traits. While often used as a verb, it is frequently encountered as a noun or part of a compound like 占星術. It carries a slightly mystical or hobbyist connotation rather than a strictly scientific one.
Examples
She loves astrology and reads horoscopes all the time.
Do you believe that astrology can predict the future?
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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.
