wai6 jyu5謂語谓语
Jyutpingwai6 jyu5
Yalewaih yúh
Definition
Predicate; the part of a clause or sentence excluding the subject.
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How it's used
This is a technical term used primarily in linguistics or formal grammar lessons. You will rarely hear it in casual daily conversation unless you are specifically discussing sentence structure or learning about grammar. It functions as a noun to describe the grammatical role of a verb phrase or adjective phrase within a clause.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
In this sentence, which part is the predicate?
The teacher said the predicate of this sentence is very long.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the verb itself, but it encompasses the entire verb phrase including any objects or modifiers that follow the verb. Do not use it to refer to the action word alone.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
