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Jyutpingjuk6 ngaak3
Yaleyuhk ngaak
Definition
A jade bracelet.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Jade is culturally significant in Hong Kong and is often associated with health and protection. People frequently wear jade bracelets for a lifetime, so they are often passed down through generations as family heirlooms. When discussing them, the focus is often on the quality and clarity of the stone rather than just the design.
Measure word
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鐲, which is the Mandarin term for bracelet. While some might understand it, using 鈪 is essential for sounding natural in Cantonese.
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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.
