ceoi1趨趋
Jyutpingceoi1
Yalechēui
Definition
To approach or tend towards; to get close to.
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How it's used
This character is primarily a literary morpheme used in formal or academic contexts rather than everyday speech. It often appears in compound words describing a gradual shift or a trend towards a specific state. You will rarely hear it used as a standalone verb in casual conversation.
Examples
The weather is starting to turn cold.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct synonym for the common verb 埋, which is the standard way to express approaching someone or something physically. Using 趨 in a casual sentence about walking towards a friend will sound unnatural and overly formal.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
