haa6 lyun4下聯下联
Jyutpinghaa6 lyun4
Yalehah lyùhn
Definition
The second line of a couplet.
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How it's used
Couplets are a traditional art form where the first line, known as 上聯, must be matched by a second line that follows strict tonal and grammatical rules. People often challenge each other to complete these during festivals or at cultural events. It is considered a display of wit and literary skill to create a response that perfectly mirrors the structure and meaning of the original line.
Measure word
geoi3句geuiExamples
Have you thought of the second line for this first line yet?
The second line he composed is really well-structured.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).



