cat1 go3 zi6七個字七个字
Jyutpingcat1 go3 zi6
Yalechāt go jih
Definition
Thirty-five minutes; equivalent to seven five-minute increments on a clock face.
colloquialnumberscommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to the count of written characters in Chinese, which are often equated with words in casual speech. It is frequently used to describe the length of text messages, headlines, or short phrases. When counting, it functions as a noun phrase rather than a single word.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with counting English words, where seven words would be seven distinct units separated by spaces. In Chinese, seven characters often form a complete sentence or a poetic line, so the count is much more compact.
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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.
