mou6 hou6冒號冒号
Jyutpingmou6 hou6
Yalemouh houh
Definition
Colon (punctuation mark ":"), used to introduce what follows or to explain the preceding statement.
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How it's used
Punctuation names in Cantonese are often borrowed directly from English or standard written Chinese terms. While 冒號 is the standard term, it is almost exclusively used in educational or technical contexts when discussing writing or grammar. In casual conversation, people rarely talk about specific punctuation marks unless they are proofreading or teaching.
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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.
