fung1 ling4風鈴风铃
Jyutpingfung1 ling4
Yalefūng lìhng
Definition
Wind chime; a hanging ornament that makes sounds when blown by the wind.
colloquialhomenature
How it's used
Wind chimes are often associated with summer in Japanese culture, a sentiment shared by many in Hong Kong who appreciate them as seasonal decorations. While they are primarily decorative, they are also valued for the specific, delicate sound they produce when caught in a breeze. They are frequently found in gift shops during the warmer months.
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There is a wind chime hanging in the window; it rings loudly whenever the wind blows.
Do you like buying wind chimes to hang up at home?
Related words
Common phrases
to hang a wind chime
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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.
