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Jyutpingdim2 joeng2
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Definition
How; in what way.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
Often shortened to just 點 in casual speech, which functions identically to 點樣. It is the standard way to ask about the manner or method of doing something, replacing the more formal 如何. When asking about someone's condition or health, it is common to use 點樣呀 to mean 'how are things?' or 'how are you doing?'
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 點樣 with 幾多, which asks for quantity or price. Remember that 點樣 asks for the method or state, whereas 幾多 asks for how much or how many.
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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.
