ci2矢
Jyutpingci2
Yalechí
Definition
Arrow.
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How it's used
矢 is a literary morpheme that rarely appears as a standalone noun in modern spoken Cantonese. It is almost exclusively found in compound words or idioms like 矢志不渝. When referring to the physical object, always use 箭 instead.
Measure word
zi1支jīRelated words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 矢 with 失 because they sound identical in many contexts, but they have completely different meanings. Do not use 矢 in daily speech to describe a projectile weapon.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
