fong4 zi2房子
Jyutpingfong4 zi2
Yalefòhng jí
Definition
House or building.
writtenhomeplaces
How it's used
Reflects a formal or literary tone that is rarely used in daily spoken Cantonese. Locals almost exclusively use 屋 or 樓 when talking about residential buildings. Using this term in casual conversation can sound like you are reading from a textbook or a news report.
Measure word
zo2座jóExamples
He bought a big house in the city center.
The houses around here are all very expensive.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe your own home or a friend's place, as it sounds overly detached and formal. Stick to 屋 for general references to a house or home.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
