zing1 zong6徵狀征状
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Definition
Symptom, sign, or indication of a condition.
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How it's used
Primarily used in medical or analytical contexts to describe indicators of a condition or state. While it can refer to physical symptoms, it is also frequently applied to abstract situations like social or economic trends. It carries a more formal or clinical tone compared to everyday words like 跡象.
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Is his fever a symptom of a cold?
This is a clear sign of economic recession.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it as a verb; it is strictly a noun. Learners sometimes confuse it with 症狀, which is specifically reserved for medical symptoms, whereas 徵狀 has a broader application for signs in general.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
