cung4叢丛
Jyutpingcung4
Yalechùhng
Definition
To clump together, or a cluster, shrubbery, or collection of books.
- to clump or crowd together; to grow in clusters
- a cluster, clump, or thicket of plants
- a collection of books or series
neutralnature
How it's used
Primarily functions as a classifier for plants or objects that grow or appear in dense, bunched groups. While it can refer to a collection of books in literary contexts, this usage is extremely rare in modern spoken Cantonese. It is most commonly heard when describing vegetation like bushes, grass, or bamboo.
Examples
There is a cluster of flowers over there, so beautiful.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general groups of people or objects; it specifically implies a dense, tangled, or clustered physical arrangement. For general groups, use 堆 instead.
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Grammar guides
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