bun1 uk1搬屋
Jyutpingbun1 uk1
Yalebūn ūk
Definition
To move house, relocate, or move to another residence.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Focus on the physical act of changing residence rather than the administrative process of changing an address. It is a versatile verb that can be used transitively or intransitively, though it is most commonly used as a standalone verb phrase in casual conversation. When specifying the new location, speakers often add the destination after the verb, such as 搬去九龍.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
to find a moving company
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搬遷, which is a formal, written term used in official notices or news reports. Using 搬遷 in casual conversation sounds overly stiff and unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
