zik6殖
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Yalejihk
Definition
To breed or multiply; to reproduce offspring to continue a species.
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How it's used
This morpheme is almost exclusively found in compound words related to biological reproduction or growth. It does not function as a standalone verb in modern spoken Cantonese. You will primarily encounter it in formal or scientific contexts rather than casual conversation.
Examples
This kind of creature breeds very quickly.
Do they reproduce by cell division?
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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.
