Backquote

Kiongjiok huhø (強弱符號 backquote; backtick (`))

MTL usage

All the syllables after the backquote symbol are spoken in a weaker tone (either a low-falling tone or a low short tone) and tone sandhi does not apply to the preceding syllable. Examples:

With backquote	Without
kviaf`sie	kviasie
khuy`khuy	khuikhuy
Taan`siensvy	Taan siøfciar

Siongkoafn

• Twenty-seven Taiwanese words beginning with the backquote
• khinsviaf