baan1斑
Jyutpingbaan1
Yalebāan
Definition
A spot, speck, or speckle that is a different color from its surroundings.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a patch or spot of color that contrasts with the surrounding area, often used to describe skin blemishes or patterns on objects. While it can describe natural markings like those on a leopard, it is most frequently encountered in the context of skin conditions or accidental stains on clothing. It functions as a noun and is almost always paired with a classifier when referring to a single spot.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 點, which is a more generic term for a dot or a point. 斑 implies a distinct, often irregular patch of color or pigment, whereas 點 is neutral and can refer to a geometric point or a small mark of any kind.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
