daan1 ci4單詞单词
Jyutpingdaan1 ci4
Yaledāan chìh
Definition
Word; a basic, independent linguistic unit containing meaning.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a single linguistic unit that carries meaning, often used in academic or formal language learning contexts. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost always use 詞語 or simply 字 instead of 單詞 when talking about vocabulary. Using 單詞 in casual conversation can sound slightly stiff or like a textbook definition.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 單詞 with 字. While 字 can mean character, word, or even handwriting, 單詞 is strictly a linguistic term for a word unit. If you are just asking about a character, use 字 instead.
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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.
