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zau2 joek6酒藥酒药

Jyutpingzau2 joek6
Yalejáu yeukh

Definition

Brewer's yeast

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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zyun1 gaa1
專家专家
expert; specialist
zing3
正
(noun) the first month of a lunar year; (adjective) 1. fabulous; 2. amazing (a movie, performance, etc.); (adverb) exactly;
zeon1 zeon1 lok6 dou6
津津樂道津津乐道
to discuss sth enthusiastically
zi6 zuk1
自足
self-sufficient
zeon1 ji6 si5
遵義市遵义市
Zunyi, prefecture-level city in Guizhou Province 貴州省|贵州省[Gui4 zhou1 Sheng3]
zim6 san1 tung2
漸新統渐新统
Oligocene system (geology)
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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.
  • TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
  • NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
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