bik1 waa2壁畫壁画
Jyutpingbik1 waa2
Yalebīk wá
Definition
Mural; a painting done directly on a wall.
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How it's used
While the term is used in formal contexts like art history or architecture, it is perfectly acceptable in daily conversation when describing street art or public decorations. It specifically refers to paintings applied directly onto a wall surface, distinguishing it from a framed painting hung on a wall.
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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.
