zeon3駿骏
Jyutpingzeon3
Yalejeun
Definition
Of horses, running exceptionally fast.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively found in formal or literary compounds rather than everyday speech. It functions as a morpheme to describe high quality or speed in horses, often carrying a sense of elegance or nobility. You will rarely hear it used as a standalone adjective in casual conversation.
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Common phrases
a fine, fast horse
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 俊, which shares the same pronunciation but refers to handsome or talented people. Using 駿 to describe a person is incorrect and will sound confusing to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
