go3箇
Jyutpinggo3
Yalego
Definition
That; also used as a variant classifier for people or objects in general.
- datedthat
- literaryclassifier for people or objects in general
neutralother
How it's used
Although written as 箇 in formal contexts, it is almost universally pronounced and written as 個 in everyday Cantonese. Using 箇 in casual text messages or speech can feel overly formal or even archaic. Stick to the standard character 個 for all daily purposes unless you are writing formal literature.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 箇 with 嗰, which specifically means "that" (at a distance). While 箇 can function as a demonstrative, it is primarily a classifier, whereas 嗰 is strictly a demonstrative pronoun.
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Grammar guides
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