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Jyutpingci5
Yalechíh
Definition
Zhi, the name of an ancient river and a city in Henan province, China.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used as a proper noun for historical geography in China. It rarely appears in modern daily Cantonese conversation unless discussing ancient history or specific place names. Most native speakers would not recognize this character in isolation.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with other characters containing the water radical due to its rare usage. It is not used in any common Cantonese idioms or everyday vocabulary.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
