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Yalejuhng
Definition
To read or recite aloud.
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How it's used
This character is primarily used in formal or literary contexts, particularly involving religious texts or classical literature. In everyday speech, people almost always prefer using 讀 or 朗讀 instead of 誦. It carries a sense of solemnity or rhythmic chanting that distinguishes it from casual reading.
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Common mistake
Learners often try to use this as a general verb for reading a book or a newspaper, but it is too specific to recitation and sounds unnatural in those contexts.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
