coeng4 hap6場合场合
Jyutpingcoeng4 hap6
Yalechèuhng hahp
Definition
An occasion, function, event, or social activity.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the nature or formality of a setting rather than just the time or place. It is frequently used to discuss whether one's behavior or attire is appropriate for a specific social context.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
This occasion is so serious, don't talk nonsense.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 地方, which refers to a physical location. Use 場合 when discussing the social function or atmosphere of an event, not the geographical spot.
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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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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
