jan1昕
Jyutpingjan1
Yaleyān
Definition
Used in personal names.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively found in given names and carries a poetic connotation related to the dawn or the first light of day. It is rarely used as a standalone word in everyday speech and does not function as a verb or adjective in modern Cantonese. Parents often choose it for its bright and optimistic imagery.
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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.
