syu1鄃
Jyutpingsyu1
Yalesyū
Definition
Shu, an ancient county in Shandong province.
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How it's used
This character is a rare surname and a historical place name that almost never appears in modern daily communication. It is primarily encountered in classical texts or genealogical records rather than in spoken Cantonese. Learners should treat it as a specialized character rather than a functional part of the vocabulary.
Examples
The character Shu is rarely seen.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common character 輸, which is used in everyday speech for losing a game or competition.
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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.
