geoi6鋦锔
Jyutpinggeoi6
Yalegeuih
Definition
An alternative form of 鋸 (geoi6), meaning to saw.
writtendaily actions
How it's used
Although 鋦 is technically a variant character for 鋸, it is rarely used in modern written Cantonese. Most native speakers will exclusively use 鋸 for both the noun and the verb. Using 鋦 might confuse readers as it is often associated with the specific craft of mending broken ceramics with metal staples.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common verb 鋸. Using 鋦 in everyday conversation will likely be perceived as an archaic or obscure character choice.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
