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Jyutpingzung3 si5
Yalejung síh
Definition
To pass an exam or test.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the outcome of passing a test or examination. It is often used in contexts where the result was uncertain or required significant effort to achieve. Unlike the more general term 及格, this carries a slightly more colloquial feel and is frequently used when discussing academic or professional certification results.
Examples
Did you pass the exam this time?
He studied very hard and finally passed the test.
Related words
Common phrases
successfully pass the test
finally pass the test
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 中咗, which usually implies being affected by something negative like a virus or a trap. Using it in a non-academic context might sound confusing to native speakers.
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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.
