jim4焰
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Definition
Flame, or a fire-like substance.
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How it's used
This character is primarily used in literary or formal contexts to describe the visual appearance of fire. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost always use 火 or 火光 instead of 焰 to refer to flames. You will mostly encounter it in compound words like 烈焰 or 氣焰.
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Common mistake
Learners often try to use this as a direct synonym for fire in daily conversation, but it sounds overly poetic or dramatic. Stick to using 火 for general purposes.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
