bin1 jyun4邊沿边沿
Jyutpingbin1 jyun4
Yalebīn yùhn
Definition
The outermost edge, rim, or boundary of a physical space or object.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical boundary or the physical lip of an object. While often interchangeable with 邊緣, 邊沿 carries a stronger sense of a sharp or distinct physical limit, such as the rim of a cup or the ledge of a building. Use it when describing the literal, tangible edge of a surface.
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He is standing on the edge of the cliff, it is very dangerous.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 邊緣, which is frequently used for abstract concepts like the edge of society or the brink of a breakdown. Using 邊沿 for abstract situations can sound slightly unnatural or overly formal.
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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.
