jyut6 jyu5越語越语
Jyutpingjyut6 jyu5
Yaleyuht yúh
Definition
The Vietnamese language.
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How it's used
While 越語 is the formal term for the Vietnamese language, it is common to hear people simply say 越南話 in casual conversation. Using 越語 sounds slightly more academic or professional, similar to using the term 'Vietnamese' instead of 'the language of Vietnam'.
Examples
He is learning Vietnamese because he wants to travel to Vietnam.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
