fat1弗
Jyutpingfat1
Yalefāt
Definition
Not; used to express negation.
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How it's used
This character is a phonetic loan used in Cantonese to represent the negative particle, functioning similarly to 唔. It is primarily found in specific set phrases or borrowed loanwords rather than as a general replacement for standard negation. You will most commonly encounter it in the context of compatibility or matching.
Examples
Their personalities do not match at all.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the English loanword fit, which is also written as 弗 in Cantonese. Context is essential to distinguish between the negative particle and the adjective meaning healthy or in good shape.
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Grammar guides
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