fong3 joeng5放養放养
Jyutpingfong3 joeng5
Yalefong yéuhng
Definition
To raise animals or pets by letting them roam freely without restraint.
colloquialanimalsdaily actions
How it's used
Originally referring to livestock grazing in open fields, this term is now commonly applied to pets allowed to wander outside the home without a leash or enclosure. It carries a sense of trust or a relaxed approach to animal care, contrasting with the strict confinement of indoor pets. It is frequently used when discussing neighborhood cats or dogs that are familiar to local residents.
Examples
They like to let their cats roam freely and let them walk around.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the educational concept of free-range parenting, which uses the same characters but refers to raising children with minimal supervision. When talking about animals, ensure the context clearly indicates a pet or livestock to avoid confusion.
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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.
