ke4 si6騎士骑士
Jyutpingke4 si6
Yalekèh sih
Definition
Knight; a social class in the medieval period, or a mounted warrior with heavy armor.
- knight; a social class and noble title in medieval Europe
- cavalry; a mounted warrior with heavy armor on a battlefield
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical European warrior class or their fictional counterparts in fantasy media. Unlike Mandarin where it might be used more broadly for motorcycle riders, Cantonese speakers almost exclusively use this for medieval knights or characters in games and movies.
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He loved reading stories about knights when he was little.
Are there any knights to choose from in this game?
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Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe people riding motorcycles, as that is a common error for learners influenced by other languages; use 鐵騎士 instead if referring to motorcyclists.
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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.
