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Definition
To confer, award, or give; to teach or instruct.
- to award; to confer; to give; to authorize
- to teach; to instruct; to impart knowledge or skills
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a formal bound morpheme in Cantonese rather than a standalone verb in daily speech. It appears almost exclusively in compound words related to official conferment, academic titles, or formal instruction. For everyday giving or teaching, speakers naturally prefer verbs like 畀 or 教.
Examples
The professor imparts a lot of knowledge to the students.
When will they confer an honor on this athlete?
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Common mistake
Do not use this as a direct substitute for 畀 in casual conversation, as it sounds overly stiff or archaic. It is reserved for specific formal contexts like awarding degrees or granting legal authority.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
