doi6 ci4代詞代词
Jyutpingdoi6 ci4
Yaledoih chìh
Definition
Pronoun; a grammatical word used to substitute for a noun phrase or clause.
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How it's used
Grammatical terms like this are almost exclusively used in academic or classroom settings rather than in casual conversation. Native speakers rarely discuss the mechanics of language using technical labels, preferring to just use the words themselves. If you need to refer to a pronoun in a natural way, it is better to point to an example like 我 or 佢 instead of using the formal category name.
Measure word
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We rarely say the word 'pronoun' in daily speech.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this term to describe any word that replaces another, but in Cantonese linguistics, it specifically refers to grammatical pronouns. Do not confuse it with general substitution or slang replacements.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
