kei1崎

Jyutpingkei1

Yalekēi

Definition

Used in names.

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How it's used

This character is almost exclusively found in personal names or specific place names in Hong Kong. It is not used as a standalone adjective or verb in modern spoken Cantonese. When you see it, it is usually a phonetic choice for the sound kei.

Examples

keoi5佢go3個ming4名giu3叫zou6做can4陳kei4崎。

His name is Chan Kei.

nei5你sik1識m4唔sik1識jat1一go3個giu3叫kei4崎ge3嘅jan4人aa4呀？

Do you know someone named Kei?

Common phrases

kei1崎keoi1嶇

rugged or bumpy

Grammar color guide

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More words

kyut3 dau3

決鬥决斗

A duel; a one-on-one fight or competition between two parties to determine a winner.

kwaa1 nin4 dou6

跨年度

To span across multiple years; to carry over to or continue into the next year.

kin4

虔

Devout, sincere, or pious.

kwan3 naan4 cung4 cung4

困難重重困难重重

Plagued with numerous and severe difficulties; beset by obstacles that are hard to overcome.

kyun4 gik1

拳擊拳击

Boxing; a combat sport where opponents wear gloves and fight using only their fists.

kyun4 haan6

權限权限

Limits of authority or power; permissions, jurisdiction, or access privileges.

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