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Yalehéui
Definition
Used in personal names.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively found in given names and carries a literary, elegant connotation. It is rarely used in daily speech outside of identifying someone by their name. Because it is a morpheme rather than a standalone word, it does not function as a verb or adjective in modern Cantonese.
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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.
