guk6局
Jyutpingguk6
Yaleguhk
Definition
A part, section, or component.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone noun in modern spoken Cantonese. It carries a formal or technical tone, often appearing in medical or structural contexts. When describing parts of a whole in casual speech, speakers typically prefer using 啲 or 部分 instead.
Examples
This plan is only a partial success.
Do you want to make partial changes to the design?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a standalone word for 'part' or 'piece', as it will sound unnatural or archaic. It must be attached to another character to form a compound word.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
