cyun5沌
Jyutpingcyun5
Yalechyúhn
Definition
Part of a place name, usually read as tyun4 or seon6.
neutralplaces
How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered as a component in specific local toponyms or historical place names. It does not function as a standalone noun or verb in modern spoken Cantonese. When used in names, it is often preserved for its historical or geographical significance rather than its literal meaning.
Examples
Do you know there is a place called Tai Wai Tun over in Tai Wai?
I passed by Tai Wai Tun while taking the bus today.
Related words
Common phrases
Tai Wai Tun
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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.
