Language/Yue-chinese/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi Yue Chinese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to express our opinions in Yue Chinese. Expressing opinions is a crucial communication skill that allows us to share our thoughts and ideas with others. We will also learn some cultural information about Yue Chinese people as we go along.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Plurals & Conditional Mood.
Expressing Opinions[edit | edit source]
In Yue Chinese, there are a few ways to express your opinions. One common way is to use the phrase "我覺得" (ngoh5 gwok3 dak1), which means "I think." Here are a few examples:
| Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 我覺得這個食物好吃。 | Ngo5 gwok3 dak1 zhe5 go3 sik6 mat6 hou2 hek3. | I think this food is delicious. |
| 我覺得這部電影很好看。 | Ngo5 gwok3 dak1 zhe5 bou6 din6 jing2 han2 hou2 hon3. | I think this movie is very interesting. |
| 我覺得這件衣服不太合適。 | Ngo5 gwok3 dak1 zhe5 gin6 ji1 fuk6 bat1 taai3 hap6 sat1. | I think this piece of clothing doesn't fit well. |
Another way to express an opinion is to use the phrase "我認為" (ngo5 jing6 wai4), which means "I believe." Here are some examples:
| Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 我認為早睡早起是好習慣。 | Ngo5 jing6 wai4 zou2 seoi6 zou2 hei2 si6 hou2 kap1 gun3. | I believe that early to bed and early to rise is a good habit. |
| 我認為這件事情非常重要。 | Ngo5 jing6 wai4 zhe5 gin6 si6 cing4 fei1 soeng4 zung6 jiu3. | I believe this matter is very important. |
| 我認為這個城市很漂亮。 | Ngo5 jing6 wai4 zhe5 go3 sing4 si5 han2 piu1 loeng4. | I believe this city is very beautiful. |
Remember, when you express your opinion, it is just that – your opinion. It might not be shared by others. So, it's important to use language that indicates that your opinion is your own, for example, "我覺得" or "我認為."
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
The Yue Chinese people are known for their love of food. Cantonese cuisine, which is a type of Yue Chinese cuisine, is one of the most famous styles of Chinese cooking. Cantonese cuisine features Cantonese-style roasted meats, congee, dim sum, and seafood. If you ever have the chance to try Cantonese cuisine, make sure to try it out!
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here's a dialogue that demonstrates how to express opinions in Yue Chinese:
- Person 1: 你覺得今天天氣怎樣？(lei5 gwok3 dak1 gam1 tin1 tin1 hei3 jam2 joeng2?) (What do you think about the weather today?)
- Person 2: 我覺得今天天氣很好。(ngo5 gwok3 dak1 gam1 tin1 tin1 hei3 han2 hou2) (I think the weather is good today.)
- Person 1: 你認為這個電影怎樣？(lei5 jing6 wai4 ze5 go3 din6 jing2 jam2 joeng2?) (What do you believe about this movie?)
- Person 2: 我認為這個電影很精彩。(ngo5 jing6 wai4 ze5 go3 din6 jing2 han2 zing1 choi3) (I believe that this movie is very exciting.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we have learned how to express our opinions in Yue Chinese. Remember to use "我覺得" or "我認為" when sharing your thoughts. Additionally, we learned a bit about Cantonese cuisine, which is very popular among the Yue Chinese people. To improve your Yue Chinese Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Nouns
- Questions
- Adjectives
- Plurals
- How to Use Be
- Future Tense
- How to Use Have
- Negation
- Conditional Mood