zin2 seot6闡述阐述
Jyutpingzin2 seot6
Yalejín seuht
Definition
To expound, elaborate, or explain something clearly in speech or writing.
writtencommunication
How it's used
This word is formal and typically reserved for academic, professional, or political discourse. It carries a sense of structured, logical explanation rather than casual chatting. You will rarely hear it in everyday conversation, as people would prefer to use 講清楚 or 解釋.
Examples
He expounded his position at the meeting.
Related words
Common phrases
to expound a position
to elaborate in detail
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or pretentious. It is not a direct replacement for simple verbs like 講 or 解釋.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
