syu1抒
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Yalesyū
Definition
To express feelings, emotions, or thoughts.
writtenemotioncommunication
How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used as part of the compound 抒發. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to everyday verbs like 講 or 表達. It is most commonly found in written contexts, essays, or when discussing deep emotional states.
Examples
He really wants to express the gloom inside his heart.
How do you usually like to express your stress?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this character as a standalone verb, but it is a bound morpheme that requires the suffix 發 to function naturally in modern Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
