goi1閡阂
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Yalegōi
Definition
Border; a boundary; an alternative form of 垓.
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How it's used
This character is extremely rare in modern spoken Cantonese and is almost exclusively encountered in formal, literary, or historical contexts. It is effectively a variant of 垓 and is rarely used in daily life, where terms like 邊界 or 界限 are preferred by native speakers. Using it in casual conversation will likely cause confusion as most people will not recognize it.
Examples
They have marked out a border zone.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 閡, which is sometimes used in the sense of 'obstruct' or 'block' in literary Chinese, as the pronunciation and meaning can overlap with other characters like 礙. In modern Cantonese, it is safer to avoid this character entirely unless you are reading classical texts.
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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.
