jyut3乚
Jyutpingjyut3
Yaleyut
Definition
A Chinese character component; also meaning minute, hidden, or secret.
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How it's used
This character is primarily recognized as a radical or a stroke component rather than a standalone word in modern Cantonese. It is often referred to as the "hook" stroke in basic calligraphy or character composition. Outside of its role in linguistics, it has no common usage in daily speech.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the number seven, 七, because of the visual similarity in some fonts. Ensure you distinguish between the stroke component and the actual number.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
