gam2 taan3 hou6感嘆號感叹号
Jyutpinggam2 taan3 hou6
Yalegám taan houh
Definition
Exclamation mark; the punctuation mark "!".
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How it's used
While standard in writing, people often use this term when discussing grammar or editing text. It is rarely used in casual speech outside of instructional contexts or when someone is specifically pointing out punctuation errors. When speaking naturally, people might just refer to it as 驚嘆號 or simply describe the shape.
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go3個goExamples
Remember to add an exclamation mark after you finish writing that sentence.
Why do you need to use an exclamation mark at the end of this sentence?
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Common phrases
add an exclamation mark
use an exclamation mark
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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.
