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Jyutpingkung4
Yalekùhng
Definition
A mound, or to be in distress.
writtendescriptionsemotion
How it's used
This character is extremely rare in modern spoken Cantonese and is almost exclusively encountered in formal or literary contexts. It is rarely used in daily conversation, where words like 慘 or 困擾 are preferred to express distress. Using it in casual speech will likely confuse native speakers as it is not part of the common vocabulary.
Examples
Why do you feel so distressed?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for more common characters due to its visual similarity to other radicals. It is not used as a standard verb or adjective in everyday life, so avoid using it in casual text messages or speech.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
