mit6衊
Jyutpingmit6
Yalemiht
Definition
Defiled with blood; dirty blood.
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How it's used
This character is rarely used in modern spoken Cantonese to describe general dirt. It specifically refers to stains caused by blood or gore. In everyday life, people almost always use 污糟 or 血跡 instead of this term.
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Do not confuse this with 蔑, which relates to looking down on someone or being dismissive. Using 衊 to describe general dirt or dust will sound confusing or overly literary to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
