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Jyutpinggung1
Yalegūng
Definition
A character used in personal names.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used as a component in personal names or specific place names. It is not a word that carries independent meaning in modern daily speech. You will rarely encounter it outside of formal documents or historical records.
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Common phrases
personal name
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
