coeng4 gok3牆角墙角
Jyutpingcoeng4 gok3
Yalechèuhng gok
Definition
The corner formed by the meeting of two walls, usually at a right angle.
colloquialhomeplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the intersection of two walls, often where dust or cobwebs accumulate. It is distinct from 轉角, which usually refers to a street corner or a bend in a corridor. When describing a person standing in a corner as a form of punishment or isolation, it carries a slightly more negative or lonely connotation.
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go3個goExamples
He is hiding in the corner and doesn't dare to come out.
Please sweep the dust in the corner.
Related words
Common phrases
by the corner of the wall
Common mistake
Avoid using 轉角 when you mean the interior corner of a room, as 轉角 implies a turn or a change in direction while walking.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
