bat1畢毕
Jyutpingbat1
Yalebāt
Definition
To finish; to complete; to end.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in formal or academic contexts rather than as a standalone verb in daily speech. It is most frequently encountered in compound words related to the conclusion of a process or a period of study. Using it as a direct substitute for 完 or 做完 in casual conversation will sound unnatural or overly literary.
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Do not use this word to mean finishing a simple task like eating or cleaning, as it is restricted to formal or institutional completion.
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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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
