naap6納纳
Jyutpingnaap6
Yalenaahp
Definition
To accept, take in, or bring in; also to pay.
- to accept; to bring in; to take in
- to pay (taxes, fees, or money)
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How it's used
This character is primarily a morpheme used in formal or compound words rather than a standalone verb in daily speech. It carries a sense of formal inclusion or intake, often seen in business or administrative contexts like 吸納 or 納入. You will rarely hear it used alone in casual conversation, where verbs like 收 or 接受 are preferred.
Examples
The company has taken in many new people this year.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for the common verb 收, but 納 implies a more deliberate process of incorporating something into a system or group. Avoid using it in simple contexts like receiving a gift or a package, as it sounds overly bureaucratic or archaic.
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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.
