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Jyutpingbin2
Yalebín
Definition
A dangerous place with strong, swift currents.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a spot in a river or coastal area where the water flow is turbulent and hazardous to navigate. It is a highly localized term often used by fishermen or people familiar with local geography rather than in general urban conversation. Because it describes a physical hazard, it is frequently paired with warnings about water safety.
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The current is very strong there; it is a dangerous place with strong currents.
Related words
Common phrases
a place with strong, dangerous currents
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general words for rapids or currents like 急流, but 碥 implies a specific, localized danger point rather than just the speed of the water.
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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.
