hei1羲
Jyutpinghei1
Yalehēi
Definition
An auspicious character used in personal names.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively found in personal names or historical references like the legendary figure 羲和. It carries a classical, scholarly, or slightly archaic tone, often chosen by parents who want a name with a sophisticated or traditional feel. Because it is a morpheme rather than a standalone word, it never appears in isolation in daily speech.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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