hiu1驍骁
Jyutpinghiu1
Yalehīu
Definition
Brave, strong, and valiant.
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How it's used
Literary characters like this are rarely used in spoken Cantonese, where people prefer everyday adjectives such as 勇敢 or 猛. You will mostly encounter this in historical dramas, martial arts novels, or formal written descriptions of someone's character. Using it in casual conversation will sound overly dramatic or archaic.
Examples
He has been brave and good at fighting since he was small.
Who is so brave to challenge him?
Related words
Common phrases
brave and skilled in battle
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 曉, which is a common verb meaning to know how to do something. They share a similar shape but have completely different meanings and pronunciations.
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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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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
