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Jyutpinglaat6
Yalelaaht
Definition
A classifier for a row, line, or array of things lined up.
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How it's used
This measure word specifically describes items arranged in a continuous, linear sequence. It is most commonly used for physical structures like buildings or parked vehicles that form a clear line. While it functions as a classifier, it carries a slightly more formal or descriptive tone compared to using generic counters like 啲 or 排.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 排, which is far more versatile and common in daily speech. Using 迾 can sound slightly literary or specific to certain contexts, so avoid using it for informal groupings where 排 is perfectly natural.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
