nau2忸
Jyutpingnau2
Yalenáu
Definition
Accustomed to or familiar with.
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How it's used
Often used to describe the process of adapting to a new environment, job, or routine. It carries a sense of comfort or familiarity that develops over time through repeated exposure. While it functions similarly to 習慣, it is more specifically tied to the feeling of being settled in.
Examples
I have become accustomed to life here.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 扭, which means to twist or be stubborn. Ensure the character used is 忸 to convey the sense of habituation.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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