mei1屘
Jyutpingmei1
Yalemēi
Definition
The youngest child, or the very end of something.
- the youngest child
- the very end; the last one; extremity
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
This character is primarily used to describe the youngest child in a family or the final position in a sequence. It carries a sense of being the last in a series, whether by age or order. While common in spoken Cantonese, it is often replaced by the character 尾 in more general contexts.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 尾, which is a more generic word for end or tail. Use 屘 specifically when referring to the youngest family member or the very last item in a specific rank or order.
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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.
