gwai2宄
Jyutpinggwai2
Yalegwái
Definition
A traitor; an insider who behaves badly or conspires with enemies.
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How it's used
This character is extremely rare in modern spoken Cantonese and is almost exclusively found in literary or formal contexts. Most native speakers would use 叛徒 instead of this character in daily life. It is considered archaic and its usage is largely restricted to historical texts or specific literary compositions.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Learners should avoid using this in casual conversation as it will sound unnatural or confusing to most Hong Kongers. Stick to 叛徒 for standard communication.
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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.
