fan1 caa1分叉
Jyutpingfan1 caa1
Yalefān chā
Definition
To branch off, fork, or develop into multiple paths.
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How it's used
Often used to describe physical paths or roads, but also frequently applied to abstract situations like career paths or project developments. It carries a sense of a single entity diverging into distinct, separate directions. When referring to hair, it specifically describes split ends.
Examples
The road will branch out when you get to the front.
Just turn left when you see the fork in the road.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 分開, which means to separate or break up. 分叉 implies a branching structure where the original path or object remains connected at the base, whereas 分開 implies a complete detachment or division.
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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.
