gwai1圭
Jyutpinggwai1
Yalegwāi
Definition
An ancient jade tablet used by rulers; also an ancient unit of volume.
- archaican ancient jade tablet used by rulers as a symbol of power
- archaican ancient unit of volume
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered in historical texts, classical literature, or as a component in other characters like 桂 or 佳. It represents a specific ancient jade ritual object and is not part of the active vocabulary of modern spoken Cantonese. Learners should treat it as a scholarly or archival character rather than a functional one.
Related words
Common phrases
a standard or model to follow
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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.
