lin4 ci4連詞连词
Jyutpinglin4 ci4
Yalelìhn chìh
Definition
Conjunction; a word used to connect clauses or sentences.
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How it's used
This is a technical term used primarily in linguistic discussions or classroom settings rather than in casual daily conversation. While it functions as a grammatical label, native speakers rarely use it unless they are explicitly talking about grammar or teaching the language. Most people would simply describe the function of a word by saying it connects things rather than using this formal classification.
Measure word
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Which word in this sentence is a conjunction?
He used a conjunction to connect the two sentences together.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the verb 連接, which is the action of connecting. Remember that 連詞 is a noun referring to the specific class of words, not the act of joining itself.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
