leoi5漯
Jyutpingleoi5
Yaleléuih
Definition
An ancient river in northern China.
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How it's used
Characters representing specific geographical names like rivers are rarely used in daily spoken Cantonese unless discussing geography or history. It functions primarily as a proper noun and does not carry the same flexibility as common nouns in sentence structure.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this character with similar looking ones due to its rarity. It is strictly a proper noun and should not be used as a general term for water or rivers.
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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.
