mou6騖骛
Jyutpingmou6
Yalemouh
Definition
To run rapidly or pursue.
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How it's used
This character is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe speed or the act of chasing after something. In modern daily Cantonese, it is extremely rare to hear it spoken aloud, as native speakers almost exclusively use 快 or 趕 to express these concepts. Using it in casual conversation will sound highly unnatural or overly dramatic.
Examples
He ran so fast that he disappeared in a flash.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for common verbs like 跑 or 追, but it carries a distinct literary weight that makes it sound out of place in everyday speech. It is essentially a written-only term that should be avoided in spoken Cantonese.
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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.
