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啞巴英語
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can read and write a language but can't speak it (Lit. English of the mutes) Level: 3 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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This word has been viewed 2013 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by Steph_fr on 30th Nov 2008 12:22 |
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Characters in this word:啞 aa2 ak1 - dumb; speechless; hoarse巴 baa1 - bus; hope earnestly; cling to; crust 英 jing1 - outstanding; prominent; talent; Britain 語 jyu5 - language; speech; speak |
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: the Cantonese pronunciation of the word in jyutping.
Also, CantoDict uses a unique "asterisk (*)" convention, to show readings such as jyu4*2. For more information please see CantoDict Tone Conventions.
: the Mandarin pronunciation of the word in pinyin (only if present).