wing6詠咏
Jyutpingwing6
Yalewihng
Definition
To sing, chant, or praise; frequently used in personal names.
- to sing; to chant
- to praise; to eulogize
neutralpeopleother
How it's used
Primarily found in literary or formal contexts, this character is rarely used as a standalone verb in everyday speech. It often appears in artistic or classical settings, such as describing the recitation of poetry or operatic singing. You will most frequently encounter it as a component in personal names or specific compound nouns rather than as a common action verb.
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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.
