zing3 jyu4正如
Jyutpingzing3 jyu4
Yalejing yùh
Definition
Just as; exactly like.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or semi-formal contexts to introduce a comparison or a statement that confirms a previous point. While it functions as a conjunction, it often appears at the start of a sentence to link a new observation to a shared understanding. It carries a slightly more serious tone than simply saying 好似.
Examples
Just as you said earlier, the food here is really expensive.
Just as he expected, the plan failed in the end.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it in casual, everyday speech where a simpler comparison like 好似 or 正如你話齋 would be more natural. Avoid using it when you are just making a quick, informal comparison between two physical objects.
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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.
