sim4嬋婵
Jyutpingsim4
Yalesìhm
Definition
Used in names.
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How it's used
Primarily encountered as a character in female given names, often evoking a sense of grace or beauty. It is rarely used as a standalone word in modern spoken Cantonese outside of identifying someone by their name. You will frequently see it paired with characters like 美, 麗, or 娟 in traditional naming conventions.
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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.
