bou2 zong6寶藏宝藏
Jyutpingbou2 zong6
Yalebóu johng
Definition
Treasure; hidden precious items and wealth.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to hidden or buried wealth, often associated with adventure stories or historical legends. While it can describe literal gold or jewels, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe a person with hidden talents or a place full of undiscovered resources.
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They found a lot of treasure on the island.
Do you think there is treasure inside this cave?
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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.
