keoi4朐
Jyutpingkeoi4
Yalekèuih
Definition
A Chinese surname Qu, a type of plant, or an earthworm.
- surname Qu
- a type of plant
- earthworm
- literaryfar; distant
- archaicto pull a load (of horses)
writtenpeople
How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered as a rare surname. It is not used in everyday speech for plants, earthworms, or horses, as those meanings are archaic or literary. When used as a name, it is read with the same tone as the common surname 許.
Examples
This surname is very rare, I have never heard of Mr. Qu.
Related words
Common phrases
Mr. Qu
Common mistake
Do not confuse this character with 拘 or 駒, which are much more common in daily vocabulary. Learners often mistake it for a verb due to its visual similarity to other radicals.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
