jik6翊
Jyutpingjik6
Yaleyihk
Definition
An auspicious character used in personal names.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered in personal names and has no independent meaning in daily conversation. It carries a literary and elegant tone, often chosen by parents for its association with the imagery of wings or flying. Because it is a rare character, you may find that some people need to ask for clarification on how to write it when they first hear it.
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Common phrases
to name someone
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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.
