zyu2丶
Jyutpingzyu2
Yalejyú
Definition
A dot stroke in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 3); a comma.
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How it's used
Technically known as a stroke in calligraphy, this is rarely referred to by its formal name in daily life. Most people simply call it 點 when describing how to write a character. It is almost never used as a punctuation mark in modern Cantonese writing, where standard Western-style commas and periods are preferred.
Related words
Common phrases
a dot
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the punctuation mark comma, which is written as ， in Chinese text. Using the radical 丶 as a comma in a sentence would be considered a severe orthographic error.
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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.
