sing1旌
Jyutpingsing1
Yalesīng
Definition
A banner decorated with feathers, or used figuratively to refer to someone's whereabouts.
- archaica banner decorated with feathers
- literarythe whereabouts of someone
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How it's used
Literary and formal in nature, this character is rarely encountered in daily spoken Cantonese. It is primarily reserved for historical contexts, classical literature, or poetic descriptions of banners and flags. When used in the sense of whereabouts, it is almost exclusively part of the compound 旌蹤, which carries a slightly archaic or dramatic tone.
Examples
They cannot find his banner.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for common characters like 旗 or 蹤 due to visual similarity, but it is not interchangeable with them. Avoid using it in casual conversation, as it will sound unnatural or overly pretentious.
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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.
