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Definition
Jyutping; the Linguistic Society of Hong Kong Cantonese Romanization Scheme.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the romanization system developed by the Linguistic Society of Hong Kong. It is the standard for academic and educational purposes in the city, distinguishing itself from older systems like Yale or Sidney Lau. Most locals use it as a tool for input methods rather than for daily communication.
Examples
It is very convenient to type using Jyutping.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with other romanization systems or assume that knowing Jyutping means they can speak with a native accent, but it is primarily a tool for transcription and input rather than a guide for natural prosody.
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Classifier
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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.
