taa1 dik1她的
Jyutpingtaa1 dik1
Yaletā dīk
Definition
Her; belonging to her.
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How it's used
Cantonese does not distinguish between gender in spoken pronouns, so 佢 is used for he, she, and it. Context is the only way to determine who is being referred to. When referring to a female specifically, you might hear people add 女仔 after 佢 for clarity, though this is not strictly necessary.
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Common mistake
Learners often try to use Mandarin pronouns like 她 or 他 in writing or speech, but these are not used in spoken Cantonese. Always use 佢 regardless of the gender of the person you are talking about.
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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.
