jing1瑛
Jyutpingjing1
Yaleyīng
Definition
A character used in personal names.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively found in personal names, particularly for women. It refers to the luster of jade, which gives it a refined and elegant connotation. Because it is a literary character, you will rarely encounter it outside of formal documentation or introductions.
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
