cit3轍辙
Jyutpingcit3
Yalechit
Definition
The track or rut left by a wheel.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered in the four character idiom 如出一轍. It functions as a literary morpheme and is rarely used as a standalone noun in modern spoken Cantonese. When used, it emphasizes that two things are identical in pattern or outcome, often implying a lack of originality.
Examples
Their ideas are exactly the same.
This incident is exactly the same as what happened last time.
Related words
Common phrases
exactly the same
Common mistake
Learners often mistake the pronunciation for the common character 徹 or 撤, but it is specifically used in the context of wheel tracks metaphorically representing a path or method.
Grammar color guide
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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.
