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Jyutpingmuk6
Yalemuhk
Definition
Amicable, harmonious, and friendly.
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How it's used
Rarely appears in spoken Cantonese, as it is a formal literary character primarily used in written contexts or compound words like 睦鄰. Native speakers almost always prefer using colloquial phrases such as 關係好 or 和諧 to describe amicable relationships. Using this character in casual conversation will sound overly academic or archaic.
Examples
Their two families are very amicable and often eat together.
How can neighbors be amicable with each other?
Related words
Common phrases
good neighborliness
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it functions more like an adjective or a formal state of being. It is never used as a casual action verb like 結交 or 識朋友.
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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.
