gok3榷
Jyutpinggok3
Yalegok
Definition
To monopolize, or a footbridge.
- monopoly; to monopolize
- footbridge; toll bridge
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How it's used
In modern Cantonese, the character 榷 is almost exclusively used in the context of government monopolies or trade, while the word for footbridge is written as 橋 or more specifically 行人天橋. Learners should be aware that 榷 is a highly formal or literary term rarely encountered in daily speech. Using it to mean footbridge would be confusing as it is not the standard term for that structure.
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Common mistake
Do not use 榷 to refer to a bridge in conversation, as it will not be understood. Use 橋 instead.
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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.
