ping3 se2拼寫拼写
Jyutpingping3 se2
Yaleping sé
Definition
To spell; to write out words using letters.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of writing out words letter by letter, usually in the context of learning a foreign language like English. It is a formal term that you would rarely use in casual conversation unless discussing linguistics or schoolwork. Most people would simply ask how to write a word using 點寫 instead of using this specific term.
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Common mistake
Learners often use this word in daily life when they just mean how to write a character, but 拼寫 is strictly for alphabetic languages. For Chinese characters, always use 點寫.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
