zing1 siu6徵兆征兆

Jyutpingzing1 siu6

Yalejīng siuh

名詞Uncommon

Definition

A sign, omen, or subtle indication that portends something.

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How it's used

Focuses on subtle, early indicators of a future event, often carrying a slightly ominous or serious undertone. While it can be used in casual conversation, it is more commonly found in news reports, medical contexts, or discussions about social trends. It implies that the observer is looking for clues to predict an outcome rather than just describing a current state.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

ni1呢di1啲hai6係ging1經zai3濟seoi1衰teoi3退ge3嘅zing1徵siu6兆lai2嚟㗎。

These are signs of an economic recession.

nei5你gok3覺m4唔gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢jau5有di1啲m4唔deoi3對lou6路ge3嘅zing1徵siu6兆？

Do you notice any signs that something is wrong with him?

Common phrases

ming4明hin2顯zing1徵siu6兆

obvious sign

ceot1出jin6現zing1徵siu6兆

signs appear

Common mistake

Avoid using it for obvious, physical evidence like a footprint or a fingerprint, as those are better described as 痕跡 or 證據. It is reserved for abstract or early-stage indicators of a development.