pei4毗
Jyutpingpei4
Yalepèih
Definition
To adjoin, connect, or border on.
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How it's used
Primarily found in formal, written, or legal contexts, this character is rarely used in casual spoken Cantonese. It is almost exclusively paired with other characters to form compound words like 毗鄰 or 毗連 to describe physical proximity. Using it in everyday conversation can sound overly academic or stiff.
Examples
Their shops are located right next to each other.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 比, which is a common particle for comparison. Remember that 毗 is strictly for spatial connection and is not used for comparing things.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
