jik6驛驿
Jyutpingjik6
Yaleyihk
Definition
An ancient post station or courier outpost for riders to rest and change horses.
writtentransportplaces
How it's used
This character is essentially a morpheme used in historical contexts rather than a standalone word in modern spoken Cantonese. It specifically refers to the ancient postal relay system where horses were changed and riders rested. You will almost exclusively encounter it in the compound 驛站 when discussing history or period dramas.
Examples
In the past, people had to rest at courier outposts when traveling to distant places.
Was this place a courier outpost in the past?
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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.
