zing6靖
Jyutpingzing6
Yalejihng
Definition
To pacify, calm, or bring order to.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively found in formal, literary, or historical contexts. It is rarely used in everyday spoken Cantonese, appearing mostly in compound words like 綏靖 or 靖平. Learners will encounter it primarily when reading news about historical events or formal political discourse.
Examples
The government is committed to pacifying chaos and securing the people.
They are trying every possible way to suppress the rebellion.
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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.
