mat6物
Jyutpingmat6
Yalemaht
Definition
A physical thing, object, or matter.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in compounds rather than a standalone noun in modern spoken Cantonese. While it appears in words like 生物 or 怪物, using it alone to mean thing sounds highly literary or archaic. For everyday objects, speakers prefer using 嘢 or 件.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct substitute for 嘢 in casual speech, as it will sound like you are reading from a classical text or trying to be overly formal.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
