dung6 dong6動盪动荡
Jyutpingdung6 dong6
Yaleduhng dohng
Definition
Turbulent, unstable, and full of upheaval, usually describing a society or political situation.
neutralother
How it's used
Focuses primarily on large scale instability within a society, government, or economy rather than personal or emotional turmoil. It carries a formal weight despite being used in daily conversation to discuss news or history. When describing personal feelings of anxiety or instability, use 唔安落 or 忐忑 instead.
Examples
Society was very turbulent back then, and many people wanted to emigrate.
Do you think the situation in this country is very turbulent?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's mood or a physical object that is shaking, as those contexts require different vocabulary like 搖晃 or 唔穩定.
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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.
