fuk1 koi3覆蓋覆盖
Jyutpingfuk1 koi3
Yalefūk koi
Definition
To cover, spread over, or the extent of coverage.
- to cover with something larger; to spread over
- the extent, area, or range of coverage
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or technical contexts, such as describing signal strength, geographical areas, or statistics. In everyday speech, when talking about physically covering an object with a cloth or lid, native speakers almost always prefer using 冚.
Examples
Is your network coverage wide enough?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word for physically covering someone with a blanket or putting a lid on a pot, as it sounds overly clinical or academic in those domestic situations.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
