ziu6趙赵
Jyutpingziu6
Yalejiuh
Definition
The Chinese surname Chiu (or Zhao), or the ancient Chinese state of Zhao.
- the Chinese surname Chiu (or Zhao in Mandarin)
- the ancient Chinese state of Zhao
neutralpeople
How it's used
Primarily encountered as a surname in Hong Kong, where it is almost exclusively romanized as Chiu rather than the Mandarin-based Zhao. It carries a sense of historical weight due to its association with the Zhao state of the Warring States period. Outside of surnames and historical contexts, it is rarely used in modern daily speech.
Examples
His surname is Chiu, and everyone usually calls him Mr. Chiu.
Do you know that there was a Zhao state during the Warring States period?
Related words
Common phrases
return something to its owner in perfect condition
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
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.
