jam1 wan5 hok6音韻學音韵学
Jyutpingjam1 wan5 hok6
Yaleyām wáhn hohk
Definition
Phonology; the study of speech sounds.
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How it's used
Academic disciplines like this are treated as standard nouns in Cantonese. While it is a formal field of study, it is perfectly acceptable to discuss it in casual conversation using the same sentence structures as any other school subject. It is most commonly encountered in university settings or among those studying linguistics.
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mun4門mùnhExamples
He has done a lot of research on phonology.
Do you find phonology difficult to study?
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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.
