lo4玀猡
Jyutpinglo4
Yalelòh
Definition
An ancient name used to refer to the Yi ethnic group in China.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in historical or anthropological contexts to refer to specific ethnic groups in ancient southern China. It is rarely encountered in modern daily life and carries a strong academic or archaic tone. Because it is a specialized term for a specific historical group, it should not be used as a general term for any tribe or ethnic minority.
Examples
They are descendants of the ancient Luo tribe.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the character 豬 because they look similar, but they have completely different meanings and pronunciations. Avoid using this term in casual conversation as it can sound highly unnatural or overly formal.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
