ciu4 doi6朝代
Jyutpingciu4 doi6
Yalechìuh doih
Definition
Dynasty; a period of rule by a specific imperial family.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the era defined by a single ruling family or lineage. While common in historical discussions, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless the topic turns to history or period dramas.
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go3個goExamples
Which dynasty do you like the most?
The Tang dynasty was a very prosperous dynasty.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
