bou3 ji1 zuk6布依族
Jyutpingbou3 ji1 zuk6
Yalebou yī juhk
Definition
Bouyei people, an ethnic group in China.
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How it's used
Ethnic group names in Cantonese are typically used as collective nouns without needing a specific classifier. When discussing them, it is standard to add 嘅 before describing their culture or customs. This term is primarily used in academic, geographical, or cultural contexts rather than casual daily conversation.
Examples
The traditional clothing of the Bouyei people is very beautiful.
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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.
