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Jyutpingseon1
Yalesēun
Definition
An ancient Chinese state during the Zhou dynasty.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the historical feudal state. It appears in classical texts and historical discussions rather than in modern daily speech. Learners will mostly encounter it in academic contexts or when reading historical accounts.
Examples
The State of Xun was a small state during the Spring and Autumn period.
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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.
