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Jyutpinglaa3
Yalela
Definition
A small crack, gap, or cleft.
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How it's used
Used primarily for narrow, linear openings rather than wide holes or voids. It often implies a space that is barely wide enough to fit something through, or a structural flaw in a surface. When referring to a crack in a wall or a floor, it suggests a thin, jagged line rather than a large break.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 窿, which refers to a hole or a cavity that is typically round or irregular in shape. While 罅 is narrow and linear, 窿 is more open and three dimensional.
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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.
