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Definition
Wild; relating to the outdoors or the countryside.
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How it's used
While 野 can mean wild or rustic, it is rarely used as a standalone adjective in modern spoken Cantonese to describe something as wild. It functions primarily as a morpheme in compound words related to nature or the countryside. Note that this is entirely distinct from the common colloquial noun 野, which refers to things or stuff.
Examples
Do you like going hiking in country parks?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common noun 野, which is a generic term for things or stuff. Using 野 to describe a wild animal or a wild person will sound unnatural or archaic, as specific descriptors like 野生 are preferred for animals.
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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.
