fong4 wai6防衞防卫
Jyutpingfong4 wai6
Yalefòhng waih
Definition
To defend or guard; to resist external attacks to prevent harm or damage.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of protecting against an external threat or intrusion. While it can be used for physical security, it is also frequently applied to sports contexts, such as football or basketball, to describe defensive strategies or actions.
Examples
They are guarding it very tightly, it is hard for outsiders to get in.
The team's defense had a loophole, which caused them to lose the match.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with 守護, which often implies a more personal or emotional sense of watching over someone or something rather than a strategic defense against an attack.
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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.
