ci5峙
Jyutpingci5
Yalechíh
Definition
To stand tall; to tower; to pile up.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or literary contexts, this character is rarely encountered in everyday spoken Cantonese. It appears most frequently in compound words describing physical height or tense political and social situations. Outside of these specific formal compounds, native speakers will almost always choose more common alternatives to describe standing or piling up.
Examples
The two sides have been in a standoff for a long time and neither is willing to back down.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it is largely restricted to written or formal registers. Attempting to use it in casual conversation to describe standing or piling objects will sound unnatural and overly academic.
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Grammar guides
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