zo2唨
Jyutpingzo2
Yalejó
Definition
A post-verbal particle indicating the completion of an action.
colloquialparticledaily actions
How it's used
Functions as a variant of 咗 to indicate the completion of an action or a change of state. While 咗 is the standard written form for this aspect marker, 唨 is frequently used in informal text messaging and social media to reflect the specific pronunciation of the particle in certain regions or individual speech habits. It carries the same grammatical function and placement as 咗, appearing immediately after the verb.
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Learners should be aware that 唨 is strictly a colloquial variant and should not be used in formal writing or professional correspondence where 咗 is the expected character.
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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.
