wai4韋韦
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Definition
A Chinese surname, usually transliterated as Wai.
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How it's used
Surnames in Cantonese are almost always introduced with the verb 姓. When referring to someone by their surname, it is standard practice to add a title like 生 or 小姐 after it to show politeness. This character is specifically used for the surname and is rarely seen in other contexts in modern daily life.
Examples
His surname is Wai, and everyone calls him Mr. Wai.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
