mat6謐谧
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Yalemaht
Definition
Quiet, still, tranquil, or serene.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively found in formal or literary written contexts, such as in poetry or descriptive prose. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people prefer using 靜 or 安靜 to describe a quiet state. Using this in casual conversation will sound overly poetic or archaic to native speakers.
Examples
The environment here is very tranquil and comfortable.
At night, the whole park is very quiet.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common spoken word because it appears in some place names or formal titles, but it is not a word you would use to tell someone to be quiet.
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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.
