In our daily life, there are always some seemingly simple but deeply mysterious words, such as "commission" that we are going to talk about today. Do you keep pronouncing "yōng jīn"?
Haha, don't worry, in fact, many people read it wrong! The correct pronunciation should be "yòng jīn". So, what is the magic of the word "maid"? Let's explore it together.
First of all, we need to understand that there are two pronunciations of the word "maid", which are [yōng] and [yòng]. Although the difference between these two pronunciations is only one word, the meanings are very different.
In the pronunciation of yōng, "maid" refers to a person who is hired to work, such as "mercenary", "employment relationship", etc. The "maid" here gives people a passive, driven feeling, as if they were hired to complete tasks.
And when we pronounce "maid" as [yòng], its meaning changes drastically. The word "maid" in this pronunciation refers to the remuneration paid when hiring someone.
For example, when we say "the commission for this transaction is high", we mean that we need to pay a high remuneration to the middleman or agent to complete the transaction.
The "commissioner" here gives people a sense of initiative and giving, which is the fee paid by the employer in order to get a certain service or achieve a certain purpose.
The word "commission" comes up a lot in everyday life, especially in business and trading situations.
Behind every transaction, there is a commission that is inseparable. It's like a lubricant in the business world, making transactions smoother and more efficient.
The correct pronunciation of "yòng jīn" is the basis for accurate communication. Imagine that in a business negotiation, if you pronounce "commission" correctly, wouldn't it seem more professional and convincing?
In addition to business situations, the term "commission" also appears frequently in historical documents. Take the record in the "Old Tang Book" as an example: "In three years, 7 million stones were transported, and 400,000 servants were transported by land in the province." The "commission" here refers to the labor costs saved in the transportation process, which clearly reflects the important position of "commission" in ancient economic activities.
It can be seen that the concept of "commission" has been an indispensable part of economic exchanges since ancient times.
Why, then, is "commission" pronounced as the fourth tone in "commission"? This is actually related to the tonal rules of the Chinese language.
The fourth tone usually gives a sense of firmness and force, and "commission", as an important concept in economic transactions, also needs a steady, formal expression.
Therefore, "commission" is pronounced as the fourth tone in "commission", which not only conforms to the tonal rules of the Chinese language, but also accurately conveys the seriousness and importance of "commission".
So, the next time you hear the word "commission" again, be sure to remember the correct pronunciation!