dung6 ci4動詞动词
Jyutpingdung6 ci4
Yaleduhng chìh
Definition
Verb; a part of speech used as a predicate to describe an action or state.
neutralschool
How it's used
Grammatical terminology like this is primarily used in formal educational settings or linguistic discussions rather than casual daily conversation. When speaking naturally, people rarely label parts of speech, preferring to simply use the words themselves. If you need to discuss grammar, ensure you use the term as a noun to refer to the category of words.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Which word in this sentence is a verb?
Learning verbs well is very helpful for writing.
Related words
Common phrases
verb phrase
intransitive verb
transitive verb
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse the grammatical term with the act of performing an action. Remember that this is a label for a word class, not a synonym for the word 動作.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
