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Definition
Name of a river.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in formal place names or literary descriptions of water. It is not part of the everyday vocabulary used to describe rivers, for which people use 河 or 江. You will rarely encounter it outside of geography textbooks or historical texts.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 尋, which is a common verb meaning to search or look for. They share a similar appearance but have entirely different meanings and usage contexts.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
