can4 fung1塵封尘封
Jyutpingcan4 fung1
Yalechàhn fūng
Definition
To be covered in dust; to collect dust.
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How it's used
Often used metaphorically to describe memories, dreams, or objects that have been neglected or forgotten for a long time. It carries a slightly literary or nostalgic tone compared to simply saying 鋪滿塵. It is common to see it used with the aspect marker 咗 to emphasize the duration of the neglect.
Examples
This old cabinet has been in the corner, gathering dust for a long time.
Do you still remember these dust-covered memories?
Related words
Common phrases
dust-covered for a long time
dust-covered memories
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a dirty surface that just needs a quick wipe, as it implies a long period of abandonment. It is more appropriate for items stored away in an attic or a forgotten box than for a dusty table in a living room.
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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.
