tou4濤涛
Jyutpingtou4
Yaletòuh
Definition
Used in personal names.
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How it's used
Primarily appears as a character in given names, evoking imagery of large waves or a vast expanse of water. It carries a sense of grandeur and strength, making it a popular choice for boys in traditional naming conventions. You will rarely encounter this character outside of proper nouns in daily life.
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Common phrases
great waves
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
