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Definition
A historical Mongolian name, referring to figures such as Tuotuo (Toqto'a), a prominent minister of the Yuan dynasty.
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How it's used
This name is almost exclusively encountered in historical contexts or academic discussions regarding the Yuan Dynasty. It is not a name used by modern Cantonese speakers, and attempting to use it as a personal name would be highly unusual and confusing. The character itself is rarely used in daily life except when referring to this specific historical figure.
Examples
Toghtoa was a very famous minister in the Yuan Dynasty.
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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.
