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jyut6 co1月初

Jyutpingjyut6 co1
Yaleyuht chō

Definition

The beginning or first few days of a month.

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jyut6 gwo3
越過越过
To cross over, surpass, or exceed.
ji6
異异
Different; not the same.
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炎熱炎热
Sultry, scorching, or very hot weather.
jyu4
渝
Used in personal names.
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jan4 lau4
人流
The flow of people or crowd size; foot traffic, visitors, or customers.
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Grammar guides

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  • 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.
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jyut6 co1
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yuht chō
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