kai1溪
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Definition
A small river; a stream, creek, or brook.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a small, natural watercourse that is narrower than a river. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation because most people simply use 河 or 水坑 to describe any body of flowing water. You will mostly encounter it in written descriptions of nature or when referring to specific geographical features.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
