geoi3 hou6句號句号
Jyutpinggeoi3 hou6
Yalegeui houh
Definition
The Chinese full stop or period punctuation mark (。) used at the end of a sentence.
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How it's used
Beyond its literal function in writing, this term is frequently used metaphorically in conversation to mean the definitive end of a situation or relationship. Saying you want to put a句號 to something implies a desire for closure or a final decision to move on. It carries a sense of finality that is much stronger than simply saying you want to finish something.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
After writing this sentence, remember to add a full stop.
Why is there no full stop in your sentence?
Related words
Common phrases
to draw a line under something, to bring to a close
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the English period used in decimal points or abbreviations, which is often called a點 in Cantonese. Using句號 to refer to a decimal point will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
