zit3 luk6節錄节录
Jyutpingzit3 luk6
Yalejit luhk
Definition
An extract or excerpt from a speech, text, or piece of writing.
writtencommunicationother
How it's used
While often used as a noun, this word functions just as naturally as a verb meaning to select or pull out a portion of text. It implies a deliberate choice to highlight a specific part rather than just copying a whole section. It is common in formal or academic contexts, such as quoting from reports or books.
Measure word
dyun6段dyunhExamples
This news segment is an extract from that long article.
Can you extract a few key sentences for me to see?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 摘錄, which specifically refers to taking notes or summarizing key points. Use 節錄 when you are quoting a verbatim portion of a source, whereas 摘錄 is for capturing the essence of the content in your own words.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
