jeoi6裔
Jyutpingjeoi6
Yaleyeuih
Definition
Of a certain descent, ancestry, or ethnic origin.
writtenpeople
How it's used
Functions as a suffix to denote ancestral origin or ethnic background. It is almost exclusively used in formal or journalistic contexts to describe heritage rather than nationality. You will rarely hear it in casual, everyday conversation unless discussing demographics or specific cultural backgrounds.
Examples
He is an actor of Asian descent.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with words describing nationality or citizenship. Using 華裔 implies someone is of Chinese descent but may hold a different passport, whereas using 中國人 specifically refers to Chinese nationality.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
