cim1暹
Jyutpingcim1
Yalechīm
Definition
Sunrise, or to go forward.
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How it's used
This character is extremely rare in modern spoken Cantonese and is almost exclusively encountered in literary contexts or specific place names like 暹羅. Most native speakers would not use this in daily conversation, preferring common verbs like 升 for sunrise or 行前 for moving forward. Using it in casual speech will likely confuse listeners as it sounds archaic or overly formal.
Examples
The sun is rising in the east.
Related words
Common phrases
Siam (historical name for Thailand)
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 纖, which is a common character used in words like 纖維. Learners often mistake the visual similarity of the components, but they have completely different meanings and pronunciations.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
