zi6 din2字典
Jyutpingzi6 din2
Yalejih dín
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Definition
Dictionary; a reference book listing words or characters with their meanings, pronunciations, and usage.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a reference book for characters or words, often used in academic or formal contexts. While learners might reach for it to understand new vocabulary, native speakers frequently use online tools or mobile apps instead of physical books today. When talking about a book for looking up words in general, 詞典 is also commonly used interchangeably.
Measure word
bun2本búnExamples
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Noun
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Adjective
Adverb
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
