seoi5緒绪
Jyutpingseoi5
Yaleséuih
Definition
Thought; thread of thought or ideas.
neutralother
How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered in the compound 頭緒. It functions as a formal morpheme that rarely appears in isolation within modern spoken Cantonese. When people talk about having a clear mind or a plan, they typically use 諗法 or 計劃 instead.
Examples
There is absolutely no clue about this matter, what should we do?
Related words
Common phrases
clue or logical sequence
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this as a standalone noun for thoughts or ideas, but it is not productive in that way. It is strictly bound to the context of finding a starting point or a logical sequence in a complex situation.
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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.
