tung4 ji6 ci4同義詞同义词
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Yaletùhng yih chìh
Definition
Synonym; a word with the same meaning and part of speech as another word.
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How it's used
Academic and formal contexts are where this term primarily appears, as it is a linguistic classification rather than a word used in casual conversation. When speaking naturally, people often describe words as having the same meaning by saying 意思一樣 or 意思差唔多 instead of using this technical term.
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Do you know if "happy" and "joyful" are synonyms?
Although those two words are synonyms, their usage is very different.
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Common phrases
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Common mistake
Beginners often mistakenly use this to describe words that are merely related or share a similar topic, but it strictly refers to words that share the same meaning and grammatical category.
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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.
