I think that
Give an opinion by putting a whole sentence after 覺得 and 諗
Give an opinion by putting a whole sentence after 覺得 and 諗. Work through clear examples, then lock it in with interactive Cantonese practice in the YumCha app.
I think that
To give an opinion, start with an opinion verb like **think** or **feel**, then follow it with a **whole sentence**, not just one word. The opinion verb introduces the idea, and a full statement comes right after it.
Put a sentence after the opinion verb
我 + 覺得 / 諗 + [whole sentence]
覺得 (think, feel) and 諗 (think, reckon) are followed by a complete sentence with its own subject and verb. You are not just naming a thing, you are stating a whole idea: 我覺得 + 佢今日唔嚟 means I think that he is not coming today. 好似 ... 咁 works the same way to say something seems a certain way.
I think he is not coming today.
Do you think the homework is hard?
I think it is not very hard.
I think he is really tired today, it seems like he really wants to sleep.
I think that
To give an opinion, lead with an opinion verb meaning **think** or **feel**, then say a **complete sentence**, not just a single word. The same shape lets you say something **seems** a certain way.
Frequently asked questions
Is the I think that lesson free?
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What romanization is used?
Both Jyutping and Yale, and you can switch between them. The romanization sits above every word, so you always know the pronunciation.
Do I need to read Chinese characters to start?
No. Romanization sits above every character and audio plays each word, so you can start speaking from your first lesson.