wai6憓
Jyutpingwai6
Yalewaih
Definition
To convince, debate, or obey.
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How it's used
The character 憓 is not used in modern Cantonese to mean convince, debate, or obey. The standard term for convince is 說服, which is pronounced as syut3 fuk6 in Cantonese. Using 憓 in this context is incorrect as it is an archaic or literary character not found in daily speech.
Related words
Common phrases
persuasiveness
Common mistake
Learners often mistake obscure characters found in dictionaries for common vocabulary. Always use 說服 for convince, as 憓 is not part of the active Cantonese lexicon.
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Grammar guides
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