mut6末
Jyutpingmut6
Yalemuht
Definition
The end, tip, or last part of something.
neutraltime
How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone noun. It frequently appears in temporal contexts like 週末 or 月末 to denote the final phase of a period. When describing the physical end of an object, speakers almost exclusively prefer the word 尾.
Examples
It is the weekend, no need to go to work.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a standalone word for end, but it is rarely used outside of specific compound nouns. Use 尾 or 最後 instead for general purposes.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
