Common English Mistakes in Research Studies by Cantonese Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Cantonese speakers from Hong Kong when writing a Research Study in English.

Mistake Example #1

Confusion with countable vs. uncountable nouns ('She has much friends')

InA recent research study conducted in Hong Kong, it was found that there is significant increase in cases ofdiabetes cases among young adults. ThAftestudyr collecting a larged amouchnt of data from various hospitals and clinics, reseand it warchers cobservncluded that lifestyle changes contribute to this trend. ResearcThersy emphasize the need for more awareness and education on healthy eating habits to prevent afurther rise in such cases.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for countable vs. uncountable nouns, among other fixes."

A recent research study conducted in Hong Kong found a significant increase in diabetes cases among young adults. After collecting a large amount of data from various hospitals and clinics, researchers concluded that lifestyle changes contribute to this trend. They emphasize the need for more awareness and education on healthy eating habits to prevent a further rise in such cases.

In recent research study conducted in Hong Kong, it was found that there is significant increase in cases of diabetes among young adults. The study collected much data from various hospitals and clinics, and it was observed that lifestyle changes contribute to this trend. Researchers emphasize the need for more awareness and education on healthy eating habits to prevent further rise in such cases.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of direct translations from Cantonese

In this research study, we investigated the effect of new medicine on reducing blood pressure. According to our findings, the medicine can lower blood pressure by 15%in patientsby 15%. We hope this study can bring a lot of benefits to thepeople and improve their health condition.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to sound more native and natural."

In this research study, we investigated the effect of new medicine on reducing blood pressure. According to our findings, the medicine can lower blood pressure in patients by 15%. We hope this study can bring a lot of benefits to people and improve their health condition.

In this research study, we investigate the effect of new medicine on reducing blood pressure. According to our findings, the medicine can lower blood pressure by 15% in patients. We hope this study can bring a lot of benefits to the people and improve their health condition.

Mistake Example #3

Overuse of 'very' to emphasize adjectives

The research study was conducted to investigate thevery significant impact of sleep deprivation on cognitive function amongvery young adults in Hong Kong. The results showed that participants who experienced verylimited sleep had avery noticeable decline in their ability to concentrate and perform tasks. This study highlights the veryurgent need for more awareness about the importance of sleep in maintaining verygood mental health.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"The word "very" was not necessary, so I took it out. Good work overall!"

The research study was conducted to investigate the significant impact of sleep deprivation on cognitive function among young adults in Hong Kong. The results showed that participants who experienced limited sleep had a noticeable decline in their ability to concentrate and perform tasks. This study highlights the urgent need for more awareness about the importance of sleep in maintaining good mental health.

The research study was conducted to investigate the very significant impact of sleep deprivation on cognitive function among very young adults in Hong Kong. The results showed that participants who experienced very limited sleep had a very noticeable decline in their ability to concentrate and perform tasks. This study highlights the very urgent need for more awareness about the importance of sleep in maintaining very good mental health.