faat3 coeng4 dei6發祥地发祥地
Jyutpingfaat3 coeng4 dei6
Yalefaat chèuhng deih
Definition
The birthplace or point of origin of something.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or historical contexts to describe the cradle or origin of a significant movement, culture, or institution. It carries a sense of reverence or importance that distinguishes it from more casual words for starting points or locations. It is rarely used for mundane objects or everyday events.
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go3個goExamples
This place is the birthplace of Hong Kong cinema.
Do you know where the birthplace of this culture is?
Related words
Common phrases
birthplace of a culture
cradle of civilization
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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.
