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Definition
A Chinese surname, commonly romanized as Yiu, Io, Yeo, or Yeow.
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How it's used
Primarily used as a surname, this character is frequently encountered in Hong Kong due to its common romanization as Yiu. It does not carry any meaning beyond its function as a family name in modern Cantonese. When addressing someone with this surname, it is standard to place the title 生 or 小姐 after the surname.
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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.
