jyu5語语
Jyutpingjyu5
Yaleyúh
Definition
Of or relating to language, speech, or conversation.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone noun in spoken Cantonese. When referring to the act of speaking or a specific language, speakers almost always prefer using 講嘢 or 話 instead of words containing this character. It appears most frequently in formal, academic, or technical vocabulary.
Examples
The way they speak has a strong tone.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a standalone word for speech, as it will sound like a fragment of a formal written text. Always use 講嘢 when you mean to talk or speak.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
