zat1騭骘
Jyutpingzat1
Yalejāt
Definition
A stallion; also to arrange, differentiate, or evaluate.
- stallion
- to arrange; to promote; to settle
- to differentiate; to evaluate
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How it's used
Primarily used in literary contexts or specialized terminology, this character is rarely encountered in casual daily speech. When referring to a stallion, it is almost always paired with 馬 to form 馬騭, as using the single character alone can lead to confusion with other homophones. Its sense of evaluating or arranging is formal and often appears in written reports or classical texts rather than spoken Cantonese.
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zek3隻jekExamples
They are currently evaluating the plan.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 質, which is much more common in everyday language for words like 質素 or 質疑. Using 騭 in place of 質 will make your writing look archaic or incorrect to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
