muk6坶
Jyutpingmuk6
Yalemuhk
Definition
An ancient character used in place names.
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How it's used
Characters like 坶 are almost exclusively encountered in historical place names or specific surnames in Hong Kong. It has no functional role in modern spoken Cantonese and is effectively a dead character outside of its role as a proper noun identifier. You will rarely hear it used in conversation unless discussing geography or genealogy.
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Common mistake
Do not attempt to use this character in everyday sentences as it lacks a common semantic meaning. Learners often mistake rare characters found in place names for common verbs or adjectives, but this is strictly a proper noun component.
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Grammar guides
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