faat3 gwong1發光发光
Jyutpingfaat3 gwong1
Yalefaat gwōng
Definition
To shine, glow, or emit light.
colloquialdescriptionsdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of emitting light, often used for objects like watches, screens, or fireflies. It implies a steady or inherent ability to produce light rather than just reflecting it, which would be better described by terms like 反光.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
can glow
to shine and radiate heat (often used metaphorically for contributing to society)
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that is just shiny or reflective, as that requires the term 反光 instead.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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