Cantonese Sentence Breakdown
he
she
it (Cantonese)
Mandarin equivalent: 他tā [他]
-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
used in asking questions in conversations, similar to saying "is it ….?"; "Isn't it?"
"Yes or no?"
modal particle ending sentence, showing affirmation
approval
surprise
appreciation
consent
request for an answer or confirmation