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Definition
A Chinese surname, typically romanized as Yu or U.
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How it's used
Surnames in Cantonese are almost exclusively used with titles like 先生, 小姐, or 太太. Unlike some other surnames that have common meanings in daily life, this character is rarely encountered outside of its function as a family name. It is important to note that the romanization can vary significantly based on individual preference, often appearing as Yu or U in Hong Kong identity documents.
Examples
His surname is Yu, you can just call him Mr. Yu.
Ms. Yu will come over for a meeting today.
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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.
