fong1 jing4方形
Jyutpingfong1 jing4
Yalefōng yìhng
Definition
Square or rectangular shape.
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How it's used
Refers to shapes with straight edges and right angles, covering both squares and rectangles. It is often used as a descriptive modifier before a noun, such as when describing facial features or object shapes. In casual speech, people might specify further by using 正方形 for a perfect square or 長方形 for a rectangle if the distinction is important.
Examples
This box is square.
Do you like round or square ones?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe objects that are simply boxy or bulky, as it specifically denotes geometric shape rather than volume or size.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
