zong6 jyu5狀語状语
Jyutpingzong6 jyu5
Yalejohng yúh
Definition
Adverbial; a grammatical modifier of a predicate.
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How it's used
This is a technical term used primarily in linguistics and formal grammar education. You will rarely hear it outside of a classroom setting or when discussing language structure. It functions as a grammatical label rather than a word used in everyday speech.
Examples
Which part is the adverbial in this sentence?
The teacher said the adverbial usually goes before the verb.
Related words
Common phrases
adverbial clause
Grammar color guide
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