cung5 cing3重秤
Jyutpingcung5 cing3
Yalechúhng ching
Definition
Heavy; weighing a lot.
colloquialdescriptionsdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical weight of an object when held or carried, rather than abstract weight or importance. It is a very common way to describe something that feels heavier than it looks or is simply cumbersome to lift. Using this instead of the more standard heavy conveys a more tactile, everyday experience of the object's mass.
Examples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe abstract concepts like heavy responsibilities or heavy traffic, as it is strictly reserved for physical objects that can be weighed or carried.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
