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Definition
Virtue or moral excellence; also used as an abbreviation for Germany.
- virtue; moral excellence; good deeds
- Germany
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How it's used
This character is primarily used as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone adjective in daily speech. It carries a formal or literary weight, often appearing in contexts related to ethics, character, or historical concepts. When referring to Germany, it is always used as a prefix in the compound 德國.
Examples
He is a very virtuous person and always helps others.
The most important thing in life is to have moral integrity.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct translation for the English adjective virtuous in casual conversation, as it sounds overly formal or archaic. Use phrases like 好人 or 有品格 instead to describe someone's character in everyday settings.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
