deng6 fong1定方
Jyutpingdeng6 fong1
Yaledehng fōng
Definition
Space, place, or location.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to physical space or room for an object or person to occupy. It is often used interchangeably with 地方, though 定方 carries a slightly more colloquial or regional nuance in some contexts. It functions as a noun indicating available area rather than a geographical location or city.
Examples
Is there any space here for me to sit?
The room is very small, there is not much space to put things.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 地方, which is the standard term for place or location. While they can overlap, using 定方 to refer to a city or country is incorrect; stick to 地方 for general locations.
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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.
