hon6翰
Jyutpinghon6
Yalehohn
Definition
A character used in personal names and transliterations.
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How it's used
Functions almost exclusively as a character in personal names or as part of foreign transliterations like John. It carries a scholarly or literary connotation, often associated with the historical Imperial Academy known as 翰林院. You will rarely encounter it outside of formal naming conventions or historical references.
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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.
