kwai4逵
Jyutpingkwai4
Yalekwàih
Definition
Used in personal names.
writtenpeople
How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered in the context of historical figures or personal names. It carries a classical, literary weight that makes it unsuitable for everyday vocabulary outside of proper nouns. You will rarely see it used as a standalone word in modern Cantonese conversation.
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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.
