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Yaleō
Definition
A white jade-like stone.
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How it's used
Literary and archaic, this character is rarely encountered in modern spoken Cantonese. It is almost exclusively found in names or poetic descriptions of precious stones. You will likely never need to use this in daily conversation, as more common terms like 玉 or 石頭 are used for general purposes.
Measure word
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This accessory looks like it is made of jade-like stone.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common character due to its appearance, but it is highly specialized and restricted to formal or literary contexts.
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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.
