taai3泰
Jyutpingtaai3
Yaletaai
Definition
Thai; relating to Thailand.
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How it's used
This morpheme functions as a prefix to denote things originating from or related to Thailand. It is almost exclusively used in compound words rather than as a standalone adjective. When describing a person from Thailand, it is more natural to use 泰國人 instead of just 泰人.
Examples
He is going to Thailand for a trip next month.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
