fung1 caau4蜂巢

Jyutpingfung1 caau4

Yalefūng chàauh

名詞

Definition

Honeycomb or beehive; a structure built by bees for living and storing honey.

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How it's used

Beyond the literal meaning, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe any crowded, bustling place or a structure with many small, interconnected compartments. It carries a sense of intense activity and density, similar to how one might describe a busy office or a packed residential building. When referring to the physical object, it is almost always paired with the classifier 個.

Measure word

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Examples

go2嗰syu6樹soeng6上min6面jau5有go3個hou2好daai6大ge3嘅fung1蜂caau4巢aa4呀。

There is a huge beehive on that tree.

nei5你cin1千kei4祈m4唔hou2好heoi3去gaau2搞go3個fung1蜂caau4巢，hou2好ngai4危him2險㗎。

You better not mess with that beehive, it is very dangerous.

Common phrases

tung2捅fung1蜂caau4巢

to poke a beehive (often used metaphorically for stirring up trouble)

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 蜜糖罐, which specifically refers to a honey jar. While both involve bees, 蜂巢 refers to the biological structure built by the bees themselves.