joek6龠
Jyutpingjoek6
Yaleyeuhk
Definition
An ancient unit of volume equivalent to half a ge (around 50ml), or the Kangxi radical 214.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered as the final entry in the Kangxi dictionary, serving as the 214th radical. It refers to an ancient musical instrument resembling a flute or a specific measurement of grain. It is effectively absent from modern spoken Cantonese and is only discussed in academic or lexicographical contexts.
Examples
This character is read as yuet, it is a very rare radical.
Do you know that yuet is actually an ancient unit of volume?
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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.
