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Yalehei
Definition
To feed an animal.
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How it's used
While 餼 is the formal or written character for feeding, most Hong Kongers use the character 餵 in daily life. You will rarely see 餼 used in casual text messages or spoken conversation. It is primarily encountered in specific idioms or older literary contexts.
Examples
He gets up very early every day to feed the dog.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the character 餼 with 餵, as 餵 is the standard character used for feeding animals or people in all modern contexts. Using 餼 in a casual conversation will likely confuse native speakers or make you sound like you are reading from a classical text.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
