cit3 wan5切韻切韵
Jyutpingcit3 wan5
Yalechit wáhn
Definition
Qieyun, a Chinese rime book published in 601 AD during the Sui dynasty.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional Chinese system of indicating pronunciation by using two characters, where the first provides the initial consonant and the second provides the final and tone. It is primarily used in historical linguistics and classical studies rather than daily speech. Learners will mostly encounter this when studying the history of the Chinese language or reading ancient dictionaries.
Examples
The fanqie method for this character is very complicated.
Do you know how to read fanqie?
Related words
Common phrases
fanqie method
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern phonetic systems like Jyutping or Pinyin, as it is a historical method that requires knowledge of Middle Chinese phonology to interpret correctly.
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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.
