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Definition
To revolve, make a circuit, or turn.
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How it's used
The character 巿 is a common variant for 兜, which is the standard way to write the verb for revolving or circling in Cantonese. While 巿 appears in some older texts or specific contexts, native speakers almost exclusively use 兜 in daily speech to describe taking a detour, circling an area, or going around an obstacle.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse 巿 with 市, which means city or market. Using 巿 as a standalone verb for circling is rare in modern writing, so stick to 兜 to ensure clarity and naturalness.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
