geng2 lin2頸鍊颈炼
Jyutpinggeng2 lin2
Yalegéng lín
Definition
Necklace.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to jewelry worn around the neck, distinguishing it from other types of accessories like bracelets or earrings. While it can be made of various materials, the term implies a chain-like structure, often featuring a pendant or decorative element.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Her necklace is so pretty, where did she buy it?
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
