ci4 sing3詞性词性
Jyutpingci4 sing3
Yalechìh sing
Definition
Part of speech; a grammatical category of words based on their syntactic and morphological behavior.
neutralschool
How it's used
This is a technical term used primarily in academic or linguistic contexts rather than casual daily conversation. While it is the standard way to refer to grammatical categories like nouns or verbs, most native speakers will simply use the word 字類 if they need to discuss the topic in a less formal setting.
Measure word
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part of speech classification
determine the part of speech
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 詞義, which refers to the meaning of a word. Ensure you are asking about the grammatical function rather than the definition.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
