zing3 gin2證件证件
Jyutpingzing3 gin2
Yalejing gín
Definition
Credential, license, pass, or identity document.
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How it's used
Refers to any official document that verifies identity or status, ranging from a passport to a staff ID card. While it functions as a broad category, people often use more specific terms like 身分證 or 護照 when the context is clear. It carries a formal tone despite being used in everyday life.
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Remember to bring your ID documents when you go out.
Did he bring all his credentials for the interview?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 證明, which is the act of proving or a certificate of proof. Use 證件 when referring to the physical document itself, such as a card or a booklet.
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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.
