dyun2 cing4短程
Jyutpingdyun2 cing4
Yaledyún chìhng
Definition
Short distance or short range.
neutraltransporttime
How it's used
Distinguishing between travel distances often relies on context rather than fixed mileage. While it functions as a modifier for transport, it is frequently paired with nouns like 巴士 or 航班 to specify the scope of a journey. It carries a functional tone, focusing on the duration or range of a service rather than the physical length of a road.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe physical objects like a short rope or a short stick, where 短 is sufficient on its own. It is strictly reserved for travel, transport, or temporal ranges.
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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.
