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Jyutpingban1
Yalebān
Definition
A character commonly used in names.
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How it's used
Primarily encountered as a character in personal names, it carries a sense of refinement and elegance. It is rarely used as a standalone noun in daily speech, as its meaning is tied to the classical concept of balancing inner substance with outer grace.
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Related words
Common phrases
refined and courteous
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
