zyu3 sik1註釋注释
Jyutpingzyu3 sik1
Yalejyu sīk
Definition
To annotate, explain, or provide explanatory notes on a text.
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How it's used
Primarily used in academic or formal writing contexts to refer to explanatory notes added to a text. While it is a standard term, it sounds quite formal and is rarely used in casual daily speech. In everyday situations, people might simply use the word 註 to refer to a note or mark.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 註冊, which means to register or sign up for something. Ensure you distinguish between the two based on whether you are talking about written explanations or administrative processes.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
