gaa1 jyun4家園家园
Jyutpinggaa1 jyun4
Yalegā yùhn
Definition
Home, community, or hometown; a place where one has lived for a long time and has a deep sense of belonging.
neutralhomepeople
How it's used
Evokes a strong sense of emotional attachment and collective identity rather than just a physical structure. It is frequently used in formal or literary contexts to discuss the environment, local community, or a place that has been damaged by disaster. While it can refer to a house, it is much more common to hear it used for a neighborhood, city, or country.
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go3個goExamples
We must protect this home of ours.
This is the home where I grew up, how could I bear to leave?
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
