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Definition
Name of an ancient river in Shandong province.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used as a proper noun for specific geographical locations in ancient China. It rarely appears in modern spoken Cantonese outside of historical or academic discussions. Most native speakers would not recognize this character in isolation unless they have studied classical Chinese geography.
Examples
The Mian River is over in Shandong.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the common character 繩 because they look visually similar. Be careful not to use it as a substitute for general water-related terms, as it is strictly a proper name.
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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.
