tou1韜韬
Jyutpingtou1
Yaletōu
Definition
Used in personal names.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered as a component in given names, particularly for males. It carries a classical connotation of wisdom and strategic planning, often associated with the phrase 韜略. Outside of names, it is rarely used in modern spoken Cantonese.
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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.
