tai2 coi4體裁体裁
Jyutpingtai2 coi4
Yaletái chòih
Definition
Genre; a category or form of literature classified by its nature and structure.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the structural and stylistic classification of creative works like literature or film. It is a formal term often found in academic or critical discussions rather than casual conversation. When describing general categories of things in everyday life, people usually prefer using 類 or 種類 instead.
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go3個goExamples
What genre of novels do you like to read?
The genre of this book is very unique, it is rarely seen.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 題材, which refers to the subject matter or theme of a work. Remember that 體裁 relates to the form or style, while 題材 relates to the content or topic.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
