hot3 / kit3嵑
Jyutpinghot3 / kit3
Yalehot / kit
Definition
High; steep; towering.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Describes a facial expression or physical state that appears sickly, weary, or lacking in vitality. It is often used to describe someone who looks like they have been suffering from a long-term illness or excessive fatigue. The term carries a sense of pity or concern for the person's poor condition.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 攰, which specifically refers to being tired or exhausted. While someone who is 嵑 often looks tired, the term focuses more on the unhealthy or haggard appearance rather than the internal feeling of fatigue.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
