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Definition
Strife; rioting; internal conflict.
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How it's used
This character is rarely used in modern spoken Cantonese and is almost exclusively found in formal or literary contexts. It is primarily encountered in compound words like 內訌, which describes internal strife or infighting within a group or organization. Using it in daily conversation will sound highly unnatural or overly dramatic.
Examples
A major riot happened here.
They caused such a chaotic scene.
Related words
Common phrases
internal strife
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for more common words describing conflict like 打交 or 嘈交, but it implies a much larger scale of disorder or political strife rather than a simple personal argument.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
