hyun2 bou6犬部
Jyutpinghyun2 bou6
Yalehyún bouh
Definition
The Kangxi radical 94 representing 'dog'.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the radical component found on the left side of characters related to animals or wild beasts. In handwriting, it is often written as a smaller version of the character 犬, known as 反犬旁. It is a technical term used primarily in dictionary lookups or when discussing character composition.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse the full character 犬 with the radical form 犭, but they are functionally the same component in different positions within a character.
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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.
