man4鼆
Jyutpingman4
Yalemàhn
Definition
Used in place names.
writtenplaces
How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered as a component of specific place names or historical toponyms in Hong Kong and the surrounding region. It carries no meaning in modern daily speech outside of these proper nouns. You will rarely see it written in isolation unless referring to the specific location.
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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.
