gwan1筠

Jyutpinggwan1
Yalegwān
語素

Definition

Used in personal names.

neutralpeople

How it's used

This character is almost exclusively found in personal names and has no function in everyday vocabulary. It carries a refined or elegant connotation, often associated with bamboo, which makes it a popular choice for parents naming their children. It is rarely used as a standalone word in spoken Cantonese.

Related words

see alsozuk1竹jūk

Common phrases

Kwan-kwan (a common nickname)

Grammar color guide

Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector

More words

gam1 po2 lo4
笸籮笸箩
A shallow wicker basket woven from bamboo or rattan, ranging in size from a rice bowl to a large colander.
gaam1 si6
監視监视
To monitor, keep watch on, or surveil someone or something.
gaa3 bang1
駕崩驾崩
To pass away; used exclusively for the death of an emperor or sovereign.
gong2 daa2 gong2 saat3
講打講殺讲打讲杀
To speak of violence, fighting, or killing; to use aggressive and threatening language.
gwat1 zat1 so1 sung1
骨質疏鬆骨质疏松
Osteoporosis; a condition where bones become weak and brittle, easily leading to fractures.
gaam2 min5
減免减免
To reduce or waive, especially in the context of fees, taxes, or charges.
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