ci4 zou2詞組词组
Jyutpingci4 zou2
Yalechìh jóu
Definition
Phrase; a grammatical unit consisting of one or more words.
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How it's used
Primarily used in linguistic or educational contexts when discussing grammar or vocabulary structure. It is a technical term that rarely appears in casual, everyday conversation between friends. When describing common word combinations in daily life, people usually prefer using the more general term 詞語.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 詞語, which is a broader term for words or expressions. Use 詞組 specifically when you are referring to a grammatical unit composed of multiple words, rather than just a single vocabulary item.
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Grammar guides
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
