coeng4場场
Jyutpingcoeng4
Yalechèuhng
Definition
A stage; a place for performances.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in Cantonese, meaning it rarely stands alone as a noun for a physical stage. It is most commonly encountered in compound words related to performance, sports, or specific events. When referring to a general venue or location, other terms like 地方 or 場地 are preferred.
Examples
He just went on stage to perform.
When will you be ready to go on stage?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to mean a physical stage structure like a platform, as that is usually called 舞台. Learners often confuse it with the measure word 場 used for counting events or movies.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
