faan2 ji6 ci4反義詞反义词
Jyutpingfaan2 ji6 ci4
Yalefáan yih chìh
Definition
Antonym; a word with the opposite meaning.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in academic or linguistic contexts when discussing vocabulary structure. While it is the standard way to describe words with opposite meanings, native speakers often just ask for the opposite by saying 相反詞 or simply asking what is the opposite of a specific word.
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Big and small are a pair of antonyms.
Do you know what the antonym of happy is?
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
