ciu1釗钊
Jyutpingciu1
Yalechīu
Definition
An auspicious character used in personal names.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered as a component in given names for males. It carries a sense of sharpness or cutting, often associated with ambition or decisiveness in a traditional naming context. It is rarely used as a standalone word in modern spoken Cantonese.
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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.
