faa1 gong1 sek6花崗石花岗石
Jyutpingfaa1 gong1 sek6
Yalefā gōng sehk
Definition
Granite.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to granite used as a building material or decorative stone, whereas 花崗岩 is the more scientific or geological term. It is common to hear it used when discussing kitchen countertops, flooring, or exterior cladding in construction contexts.
Measure word
gau6嚿gauhExamples
The floor here is paved with granite.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with generic terms for stone like 石頭, but this is a specific type of igneous rock. Ensure you use the correct measure word 嚿 or 塊 when referring to a piece of it.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
