daai6 paang4大棚
Jyutpingdaai6 paang4
Yaledaaih pàahng
Definition
Greenhouse; large plastic canopy or hoop house used for growing crops.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to agricultural structures covered with plastic sheeting, often used to protect crops from harsh weather or to extend the growing season. While it literally translates to a large shed or tent, it is almost exclusively associated with farming in a Hong Kong context. You will mostly encounter these in the New Territories where small-scale farming still persists.
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The farmer is growing vegetables inside the plastic tent.
Is this plastic tent used for sheltering from the rain?
Related words
Common phrases
to set up a plastic tent
greenhouse plastic tent
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a camping tent or a temporary event marquee, as those are usually called 帳篷. Using 大棚 for a standard camping tent will sound confusing to native speakers.
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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.
