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Definition
A Chinese character meaning treasure or gem, commonly used in personal names.
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How it's used
Primarily reserved for personal names, this character carries an auspicious connotation of preciousness or treasure. It is rarely encountered outside of names or formal literary contexts, making it a classic choice for parents seeking a traditional and elegant name for a child. In local cinema, it is frequently associated with characters who hold a position of authority or respect, often referred to as 琛哥.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
