ci4 jyu5詞語词语
Jyutpingci4 jyu5
Yalechìh yúh
Definition
A word or term; a language unit made of one or more morphemes that can be used independently.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a linguistic unit that carries meaning, making it a more academic or formal term than simply using 字. While 字 usually refers to a single character, 詞語 is used when discussing vocabulary, terminology, or specific expressions. It is commonly heard in classroom settings or when asking for clarification on how to use a particular phrase.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 詞語 with 字. Remember that 字 is a single character, whereas 詞語 is a word or term that may consist of one or more characters.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
