can4 tou2 fei1 joeng4塵土飛揚尘土飞扬
Jyutpingcan4 tou2 fei1 joeng4
Yalechàhn tóu fēi yèuhng
Definition
Dust and dirt flying or swirling in the air.
colloquialnatureplaces
How it's used
This idiom is primarily used to describe construction sites, unpaved roads, or areas affected by strong winds. It carries a negative connotation of poor air quality or lack of cleanliness. While it is a four character idiom, it is frequently used in casual speech to complain about environmental conditions.
Examples
They are demolishing the building over there, causing dust to fly everywhere.
The road is full of dust, it feels so dirty just walking past.
Related words
Common phrases
a dusty construction site
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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.
