san1燊
Jyutpingsan1
Yalesān
Definition
Used in personal names.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered in personal names, most famously that of the late casino magnate Stanley Ho. It carries an auspicious meaning of flourishing or thriving, which makes it a popular choice for parents hoping for a prosperous future for their children. Outside of names, it is rarely seen in modern daily vocabulary.
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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.
