wui4迴
Jyutpingwui4
Yalewùih
Definition
To curve, revolve, or zigzag.
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How it's used
Describes paths or movements that are indirect, circuitous, or full of twists and turns. It is often used to complain about a route that takes much longer than necessary because it is not a straight line. While it can describe physical geography, it is also used metaphorically for convoluted explanations or processes.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 彎, which is the more common and general word for curved or bent. 迴 specifically emphasizes the circuitous or roundabout nature of a path rather than just a single curve.
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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.
