cung5重
Jyutpingcung5
Yalechúhng
Definition
Classifier for layers, folds, stacks, or levels.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a measure word for things that are stacked or repeated in layers. It is almost exclusively used in formal or literary contexts, often appearing in reduplicated form to emphasize the density or complexity of the layers.
Measure word
cung5重chúnghExamples
He has layers of worries weighing on his mind.
Related words
Common phrases
layered and overlapping
surrounded by layers
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective meaning heavy, which is pronounced differently in spoken Cantonese and is far more common in daily speech.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
