jyu5 luk6語錄语录
Jyutpingjyu5 luk6
Yaleyúh luhk
Definition
A collection of quotations or recorded sayings.
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How it's used
Originally referring to formal records of a master's teachings, this term has evolved in modern usage to describe pithy sayings or collections of wisdom. It is frequently used in a slightly ironic or humorous tone when referring to someone's repetitive or pretentious social media posts. The term carries a weight of authority or self-importance that makes it sound more significant than simple sayings.
Measure word
bun2本búnExamples
He is always sharing life quotes on social media.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe casual conversation or everyday small talk, as it implies a structured or curated collection of statements. It is not interchangeable with general words for speech or opinions like 講法 or 意見.
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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.
