dung1鼕
Jyutpingdung1
Yaledūng
Definition
Onomatopoeia for the sound of beating a drum.
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How it's used
This character is strictly an onomatopoeia used to mimic the deep, resonant sound of a drum or a heavy knocking. It is rarely used as a standalone verb but rather appears in reduplicated form to emphasize the rhythmic, repetitive nature of the sound. You will most commonly encounter it in descriptive contexts involving traditional performances or loud, percussive noises.
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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.
