guk1頊顼
Jyutpingguk1
Yalegūk
Definition
Grieved; also used as a surname.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered as a rare surname rather than as a word for grief in modern spoken Cantonese. When used to describe a state of being grieved or troubled, it is considered literary and archaic, appearing only in classical texts or formal written contexts. Most native speakers would not recognize it as a common adjective for emotion.
Examples
His surname is Yuk, it is very rare.
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Common mistake
Do not attempt to use this character to express sadness or grief in daily conversation, as it will sound confusing or overly scholarly. Stick to common words like 唔開心 or 傷心 to convey those feelings.
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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.
