fong1 daan3荒誕荒诞
Jyutpingfong1 daan3
Yalefōng daan
Definition
Ridiculous, absurd, or fantastical; going against reason and common sense.
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How it's used
Describes situations or ideas that defy common sense or logic, often carrying a sense of disbelief or mockery. It is frequently used to critique policies, bizarre news, or unrealistic plots in movies. While it can mean fantastical, it usually carries a negative connotation of being disconnected from reality.
Examples
What he said is truly absurd.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 荒謬, which is also used for absurd or fallacious arguments. 荒誕 often implies a more surreal or bizarre quality, whereas 荒謬 is more commonly used to describe logical errors or morally wrong statements.
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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.
