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認為

jing6 wai4
to think / believe (opinion)
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Usage

  • Used to express a personal opinion or belief
  • Often followed by a full clause or sentence
  • Common in both spoken and written Cantonese
  • Softer and more neutral than 覺得 in formal contexts
Volume
100%
Speed

Examples

  • 我認為呢個方法比較有效。
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    ngo5 jing6 wai4 ni1 go3 fong1 faat3 bei2 gaau3 jau5 haau6
    I think this method is more effective.
  • 佢認為學廣東話需要時間。
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    keoi5 jing6 wai4 hok6 gwong2 dung1 waa2 seoi1 jiu3 si4 gaan3
    He believes that learning Cantonese takes time.

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