dim2點点
Jyutpingdim2
Yaledím
Definition
Dot, spot, speck, or a mathematical point.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of a physical mark, this character is essential for expressing time. It is used to denote the hour, such as 三點 for three o'clock, functioning similarly to the English o'clock. It also appears in the common question word 點樣, which is the standard way to ask how to do something.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the question word 點, which functions as an adverb meaning how. While they share the same character, the noun usage refers to a physical point or a specific time, whereas the adverbial usage is for asking about methods or manners.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
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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.
