dik6翟
Jyutpingdik6
Yaledihk
Definition
A surname, usually transliterated as Chak.
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How it's used
Surnames like this are almost exclusively used with the verb 姓 to identify someone. It is a relatively uncommon surname in Hong Kong compared to names like 陳 or 李. When referring to someone with this surname, it is standard to place the title 先生 or 小姐 after the surname.
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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.
