Cantonese Sentence Breakdown
a parapet
to look askance
individual
this
that
size
classifier for people or objects in general or an action
indicates approximation when placed before numbers and after a verb
adds emphasis when added before a complement used with a verb
size
height
one
possessive particle
ten thousand dollars
bucks
(same as U+64D2 擒) to arrest
to capture
(Cant.) to press down firmly
to press
to hold down
to withdraw (money)
to suppress
to control
one
single
a (article)
as soon as
entire
whole
all
throughout
"one" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 1)
also pr. [yāo] for greater clarity when spelling out numbers digit by digit
first (positional)
one part of a fraction, such as 'a' quarter, an eighth
a short duration (when used with a verb)
each
same
dedicated
from the start
-ly
structural particle: used before a verb or adjective, linking it to preceding modifying adverbial adjunct
earth
soil
ground
region
the base of the coffin
indignant
generous
to sigh (with emotion)
clock
o'clock
time as measured in hours and minutes
bell M: 架jià [架]
座zuò [座]
hour
the time time of a prostitute paid for by a client
modal particle ending sentence, showing affirmation
approval
surprise
appreciation
consent
request for an answer or confirmation