jik6弋
Jyutpingjik6
Yaleyihk
Definition
To shoot with a bow and arrow that has a string attached; Kangxi radical 56.
writtenother
How it's used
Functioning primarily as a KangXi radical, this character is almost exclusively encountered in dictionaries or when discussing the structure of other characters. It has no role in modern spoken Cantonese and carries a highly literary, archaic feel. Learners should treat it as a structural component rather than a functional word.
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Common mistake
Beginners often mistake this for the character 戈, which is a common radical for weapons. The two are visually similar but distinct in stroke order and meaning.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
