gei1磯矶
Jyutpinggei1
Yalegēi
Definition
A rock surrounded by water, or a breakwater or eddy.
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How it's used
This character is primarily used in geographical contexts or when describing coastal terrain. It is rarely used in casual daily speech unless referring specifically to fishing spots or rocky shorelines. In modern Hong Kong, it is most commonly encountered in place names or when discussing outdoor activities like rock fishing.
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There are many rocks by the water over there, walk carefully.
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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.
