fung4縫缝
Jyutpingfung4
Yalefùhng
Definition
A seam, crack, crevice, or flaw.
- a crack, crevice, or narrow gap
- figurativea flaw, seam, or loophole
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical line where two pieces of fabric are joined or a narrow opening between surfaces. While it can describe a literal seam in clothing, it is frequently used to describe any thin, elongated gap or crevice in physical objects. It carries a more tactile and structural nuance compared to general words for holes or gaps.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 罅隙, which is a more formal or general term for a gap or crevice. While 縫 is often used for clothing seams, 罅 is more commonly used for cracks in walls or floors.
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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.
