oi2靄霭
Jyutpingoi2
Yaleói
Definition
Mist or haze; commonly used in personal names.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively found in personal names rather than as a standalone noun in modern speech. It carries a literary and elegant feel, often chosen by parents to evoke imagery of mist or clouds. Because it is a morpheme restricted to names, it lacks the flexibility of common vocabulary and should not be used in descriptive sentences about weather.
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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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