hou6顥颢
Jyutpinghou6
Yalehouh
Definition
Bright; luminous; white; used primarily in personal names.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively found in given names, particularly for males. It carries a sense of brightness or vastness, reflecting a traditional preference for auspicious meanings in naming. You will rarely encounter it in any context outside of identifying someone by their name.
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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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