Backquote
Kiongjiok-huhø (強弱符號 backquote; backtick (`))
Written Taiwanese usage
Used in Modern Literal Taiwanese. Generally, 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 |
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kviaf`sie | kviasie |
khuy`khuy | khuikhuy |
Taan`Siensvy | Tan'Thaethaix, Tan'Siøfciar |