biu1摽
Jyutpingbiu1
Yalebīu
Definition
To mark or note down with a symbol or sign.
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How it's used
Although the character 摽 is etymologically related to marking or indicating, it is rarely used in modern spoken Cantonese in this specific sense. Most speakers will use 標記 instead, as 摽 is often reserved for literary contexts or specific regional dialects. Using 標記 is the standard way to refer to signs, symbols, or marks in both formal and informal settings.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 摽 with 標. In the context of signs or symbols, 標記 is the correct term, and 摽 is almost never used in daily speech.
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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.
