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Yaletòih
Definition
Surname Tai.
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How it's used
Surnames in Cantonese are almost exclusively used with the verb 姓 to identify someone's family name. Unlike some other languages, you rarely use the surname alone as a form of address in casual conversation, as it can sound overly formal or distant. It is much more natural to add a title like 先生 or 小姐 after the surname.
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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.
