hou4濠
Jyutpinghou4
Yalehòuh
Definition
Used in names.
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How it's used
Primarily appears as a character in masculine given names in Hong Kong. It carries a sense of grandeur or connection to water, often associated with the historical name for Macau. You will rarely encounter this character outside of proper nouns or specific place names.
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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.
