sou3 ci4數詞数词
Jyutpingsou3 ci4
Yalesou chìh
Definition
Numeral; a word that represents a number, place value, or order.
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How it's used
This is a technical term used primarily in linguistics or grammar lessons to classify words that represent numbers or order. You will rarely hear it in casual daily conversation, as people simply refer to numbers as 數字. It is strictly a grammatical category rather than a word used to describe actual quantities.
Measure word
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 數字, but 數詞 refers to the grammatical part of speech, whereas 數字 refers to the actual numerical digits or values themselves.
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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.
