fo2 gwong1火光
Jyutpingfo2 gwong1
Yalefó gwōng
Definition
The light from a fire; flame or blaze.
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How it's used
Focuses on the visual aspect of fire rather than the heat or the chemical process itself. It is frequently used to describe a small, distant, or flickering light in the dark, making it common in narrative descriptions or when spotting something from afar. Unlike the general term 火, this specifically highlights the illumination produced by the flames.
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dim2點dímExamples
I see a flame in the distance, is someone camping?
In the pitch-black environment, there isn't even a flicker of light.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the fire itself as a destructive force, such as a house fire or a wildfire, where terms like 火燭 or 大火 are more appropriate.
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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.
