cyun1村
Jyutpingcyun1
Yalechyūn
Definition
Village; a traditional settlement where people live together.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional, often rural, settlements rather than modern urban housing estates. While urban areas are often referred to as 屋邨, the character 村 is reserved for these older, more communal village settings. It carries a sense of local heritage and close-knit community ties.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 村 with 邨. The former is for traditional villages, whereas the latter is used for public housing estates in Hong Kong.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
