fung1風风
Jyutpingfung1
Yalefūng
Definition
Wind, or informally obtained news or rumors.
- wind; moving air
- news; rumors; information, especially from unofficial channels
Example
colloquialweathercommunication
How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of weather, this word is frequently used to refer to rumors, gossip, or inside information. When used in this metaphorical sense, it often appears in phrases like 收風 or 放風 to describe the act of gathering or spreading unverified news. It carries a sense of something being in the air or circulating through informal channels.
Measure word
zan6陣janhExamples
It's very windy outside, remember to bring an umbrella.
Related words
Common phrases
to gather information or rumors
to spread rumors or leak information
windy
Common mistake
Do not confuse the measure word for wind with other nouns. While you can say 一陣風 for a gust of wind, you cannot use 個 or 啲 to quantify the wind itself in the same way you would for physical objects.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
