duk6獨独
Jyutpingduk6
Yaleduhk
Definition
Alone; by oneself; single.
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How it's used
This morpheme carries a sense of isolation or singularity that often implies a deliberate choice or a state of being solitary. It frequently appears in formal or written compounds, though it is readily understood in spoken contexts when combined with other characters. Unlike the more casual self-referential terms, it emphasizes the lack of company or the act of doing something without others.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 單, which also means single or lone. While 單 is used for items or numbers, 獨 focuses specifically on the state of being solitary or independent.
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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.
