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Definition
A Chinese surname.
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How it's used
Surnames like 芶 are extremely rare in Hong Kong and are often misread or mistaken for more common characters. Because it is not a standard surname found in everyday life, people may ask for clarification on how to write or pronounce it when they first encounter it.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this character with 苟, which is a more common surname and also appears in the phrase 苟且. Always double check the radical if you are writing it, as the grass radical at the top is essential for 芶.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
