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Jyutpingbou6 fan6
Yalebouh fahn
Definition
A part, portion, or section of a whole.
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How it's used
Use this word when referring to a segment or a subset of a larger whole, often in formal or abstract contexts. While it functions as a noun, it frequently appears with the classifier 個 or the possessive particle 嘅 to clarify which specific portion is being discussed.
Measure word
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This matter is only a part of the whole plan.
Do you want to take away this portion of the money?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe physical pieces of an object, such as a broken shard or a component of a machine. For physical fragments or parts, words like 碎片 or 部件 are more appropriate.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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