wai6彙汇
Jyutpingwai6
Yalewaih
Definition
To compile, assemble and arrange, or classify.
writtenworkcommunication
How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in formal, written, or professional contexts rather than casual speech. It appears most frequently in compound words related to organization or reporting. You will rarely hear it used as a standalone verb in daily conversation.
Examples
This report has compiled a lot of data.
Related words
Common phrases
to compile or consolidate
to report or brief
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 匯, which is used for financial remittances or converging streams. While they share similar shapes, 彙 is specifically for organizing or compiling information.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
