loi4萊莱
Jyutpingloi4
Yalelòih
Definition
Used in transliterations.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Functions almost exclusively as a phonetic character for foreign names or places. It rarely appears in native Chinese vocabulary, so learners should treat it as a building block for transliteration rather than a word with independent semantic value.
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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.
