fung1鋒锋
Jyutpingfung1
Yalefūng
Definition
The sharp point or cutting edge of a blade; or metaphorically, the forefront of a movement.
- the sharp point or cutting edge of a knife, sword, or needle
- figurativethe forefront; the vanguard; the most advanced part of something
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How it's used
Used primarily as a morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone noun in daily speech. When describing the sharpness of a blade, native speakers typically use the adjective 鋒利 instead of just the noun 鋒. It carries a sense of precision and cutting power often associated with professional tools or weaponry.
Examples
Be careful, the knife edge is very sharp.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 鋒 with 風 because they sound identical in many contexts. Remember that 鋒 relates to metal edges and sharpness, whereas 風 relates to air and weather.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
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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.
