faan6瓣
Jyutpingfaan6
Yalefaahn
Definition
Classifier used for fields, domains, aspects, or industries.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Originally referring to the petals of a flower, this classifier has evolved into a versatile way to describe professional domains, side projects, or specific areas of expertise. It carries a slightly informal, entrepreneurial nuance, often implying that someone is juggling multiple roles or income streams simultaneously. It is particularly common when discussing someone's versatility or their ability to handle diverse tasks.
Examples
He is involved in many different business fields, he is really busy.
Besides working, do you have any other side hustles or projects?
Related words
Common phrases
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the more formal term 範疇, which is used in academic or professional writing. Using 瓣 in a formal report or a serious business presentation would sound overly casual or even unprofessional.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
