huk6觳
Jyutpinghuk6
Yalehuhk
Definition
An ancient Chinese dry measure vessel, equivalent to a 'huk'.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered in historical texts or when discussing traditional weights and measures. It is a variant of 斛, which is the more common character for the same unit of volume. Modern speakers rarely use this in daily life, and it is largely restricted to literary or academic contexts.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this character with 殼 due to their visual similarity, but they have completely different meanings and pronunciations. Avoid using this in casual conversation as it will likely be misunderstood or seen as overly pedantic.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
