seot6術术
Jyutpingseot6
Yaleseuht
Definition
Skill, art, or specialized technique requiring practice.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone noun. It typically denotes specialized knowledge, technical proficiency, or refined methods. When used in modern contexts, it often appears in academic or professional fields like 美術 or 技術.
Examples
What do you think of this kind of art?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for a general word for ability like 技巧 or 本領. Remember that it implies a more formal, systematic, or scholarly discipline rather than a simple practical ability.
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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.
