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Jyutpingje4
Yaleyèh
Definition
Used in terms relating to Christianity, referring to Jesus.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used as a phonetic transcription for the name Jesus in the context of Christianity. It rarely appears in isolation in daily speech, as it is bound to specific religious terminology. When referring to the religion itself, people typically use 基督教 or 天主教 rather than constructions involving this character.
Examples
He goes to church to pray every week.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the sentence-final particle 呀, which is used to soften tone or express surprise. They are visually distinct but can sound similar to untrained ears if the tone is not precise.
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Grammar guides
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