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Definition
To get married; marriage or wedding.
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How it's used
This character functions primarily as a bound morpheme in Cantonese rather than a standalone noun. While it represents the concept of marriage, you must combine it with other characters like 結 to form the verb for getting married. It is rarely used on its own in spoken sentences, where speakers prefer full compound words.
Examples
They are getting married next month.
When are you planning to get married?
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Common mistake
Learners often try to use 婚 as a noun meaning 'a wedding' in isolation, but it is not a countable noun in this way. Use 婚禮 when referring to the ceremony itself.
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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.
