fong4 fo2防火
Jyutpingfong4 fo2
Yalefòhng fó
Definition
To prevent fire or minimize its spread; fireproof, fire-resistant, or fire-preventative.
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How it's used
Often functions as a modifier in compound nouns like 防火門 or 防火牆, but it can also be used as a verb phrase meaning to take precautions against fire. It is a formal concept frequently encountered in public safety notices, building regulations, and workplace training sessions. Unlike casual warnings about fire, it implies a systematic approach to safety rather than just avoiding an immediate flame.
Examples
The fire prevention facilities here are very well-maintained.
Do you know how to prevent fires properly?
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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.
