keoi1駒驹
Jyutpingkeoi1
Yalekēui
Definition
A fine horse; a noble steed.
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How it's used
Literary and poetic in nature, this term is rarely used in everyday spoken Cantonese to describe actual horses. It frequently appears in idioms or names to evoke a sense of speed, strength, and nobility. You will mostly encounter it in formal contexts or descriptions of legendary horses rather than at a stable.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 狗, which refers to a dog, as the characters look somewhat similar to beginners. Also, avoid using it to describe a common horse, as it specifically implies a high-quality or spirited animal.
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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.
