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Definition
Speed or velocity.
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How it's used
速 is primarily a bound morpheme in Cantonese and rarely stands alone as a noun in everyday speech. It is almost always combined with other characters to form compound words like 速度 or 光速. When speakers want to talk about the concept of speed in a casual way, they typically use 快慢 instead.
Examples
Can you slow down the speed a bit?
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Common mistake
Learners often try to use 速 as a standalone noun because it translates to speed, but it sounds unnatural or incomplete to native speakers. Always use it as part of a compound word or stick to descriptive adjectives like 快 or 慢.
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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.
