biu1標标
Jyutpingbiu1
Yalebīu
Definition
To mark, label, or indicate.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in Cantonese, appearing in compound words related to indicators, signs, or standards. It carries a sense of visual prominence or official designation. While it can act as a verb meaning to mark or label, it is more commonly encountered as part of nouns like 標誌 or 標籤.
Examples
There is an arrow marked here, can you see it?
The trademark design is very pretty and has a lot of character.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 標 with 記, as both can relate to marking or recording. Remember that 標 focuses on the visual sign or indicator itself, whereas 記 is more about the act of recording or keeping in mind.
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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.
