kei4祺
Jyutpingkei4
Yalekèih
Definition
Used in names.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Found almost exclusively in given names, this character carries a classical connotation of auspiciousness or good fortune. It is frequently chosen by parents for its elegant sound and positive meaning. Unlike common verbs or nouns, it does not function independently in daily speech.
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
