ban1 jyu5賓語宾语
Jyutpingban1 jyu5
Yalebān yúh
Definition
An object in grammar; the noun or noun phrase affected by the action of a verb or preposition.
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How it's used
This is a technical term used primarily in linguistics or grammar lessons. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless you are specifically discussing language structure or studying Chinese grammar. It functions as a noun to describe the grammatical role of a word or phrase that receives the action of a verb.
Measure word
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 補語, which refers to a complement that follows a verb to describe the result or state of an action. Remember that 賓語 is the target of the action, while 補語 adds extra information about how the action was performed.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.



