fei2翡
Jyutpingfei2
Yaleféi
Definition
Green jade or jadeite.
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How it's used
翡 is rarely used on its own in modern spoken Cantonese, appearing almost exclusively as part of the compound 翡翠. It refers specifically to the high quality green jadeite prized in Chinese culture. When describing the color of jade, people often use 翠綠 to evoke that deep, vibrant green hue.
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This jade pendant is very beautiful.
Do you know where they sell jade?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
