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Definition
Grammar; the rules governing language structure and word forms, such as tenses and parts of speech.
neutralschoolcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to the structural rules of a language, such as how words change form or how sentences are built. It is rarely used in casual conversation because most people prefer to talk about how natural something sounds or whether a specific word choice is correct. When people do use it, they are usually discussing formal language learning or academic linguistics.
Examples
The grammar of this sentence seems to have some issues.
Do you care a lot about grammar when you learn a foreign language?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general fluency or vocabulary usage, as those are distinct concepts in Cantonese. Using it to describe someone's accent or pronunciation is also incorrect.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
