dong6 joeng6蕩漾荡漾
Jyutpingdong6 joeng6
Yaledohng yeuhng
Definition
To ripple, undulate, or vibrate; used of water waves, sound, or thoughts.
neutralnatureemotion
How it's used
Primarily used in literary or descriptive contexts to evoke a sense of gentle, rhythmic movement. While it can describe physical water, it is most frequently used metaphorically to describe a state of emotional agitation or being deeply moved by something beautiful or sentimental.
Examples
The lake surface is rippling with gentle waves.
Related words
Common phrases
to be emotionally stirred
to ripple and undulate
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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.
