wu4瑚
Jyutpingwu4
Yalewùh
Definition
Coral; a kind of marine invertebrate, or a tablet used in ancient sacrificial rites.
- coral
- archaican ancient sacrificial vessel
neutralnature
How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered within the compound 珊瑚. It is rarely used as a standalone noun in modern spoken Cantonese, as the full term is required to identify the organism clearly.
Measure word
gau6嚿gauhExamples
There are many corals on the seabed here.
Do you like coral accessories?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
