dung1蝀𬟽

Jyutpingdung1

Yaledūng

Definition

Rainbow.

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How it's used

While 蝀 is the authentic Cantonese term for rainbow, it is rarely used in modern daily speech. Most Hong Kongers will use 虹 or 彩虹 instead. Using 蝀 can sound slightly archaic or poetic, so it is better suited for literature or creative writing than casual conversation.

Measure word

tiu4條tìuh

Examples

tin1天soeng6上min6面ceot1出jin6現zo2咗tiu4條hou2好leng3靚ge3嘅dung1蝀aa4呀。

A beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.

nei5你gin3見m4唔gin3見dou3到go2嗰tiu4條dung1蝀aa4呀？

Do you see that rainbow?

Common phrases

jat1一tiu4條dung1蝀

a rainbow

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 蝀 with other characters that look similar. It is important to note that this character is not commonly used in spoken Cantonese, and using it in a casual text message might confuse native speakers who are more accustomed to the standard term 彩虹.