cyu5署
Jyutpingcyu5
Yalechyúh
Definition
To sign one's name.
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How it's used
署 is almost exclusively found in formal compounds like 簽署 or 署名. It carries a sense of official authority or legal weight that 簽 alone lacks. You will rarely hear it used as a standalone verb in casual speech, as people prefer 簽名 for everyday tasks.
Examples
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not use 署 on its own as a verb in casual conversation. It sounds overly formal or archaic, similar to using a legal term in a grocery store.
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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.
