git3 fan1結婚结婚
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Definition
To get married; to marry.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the legal or formal act of becoming spouses rather than just the state of being in a relationship. While it can be used as a verb, it is often treated as a separable verb phrase where you can insert particles or duration between 結 and 婚, such as 結咗婚 or 結過婚.
Examples
They are getting married next month.
When are you planning to get married?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it as a noun to mean 'a marriage' or 'a wedding'. For the event itself, use 婚禮, and for the state of being married, use 婚姻.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
