gin1 bong2肩膀
Jyutpinggin1 bong2
Yalegīn bóng
Definition
Shoulder.
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How it's used
While 肩膀 is understood in Hong Kong, it is considered a formal or written term. In everyday spoken Cantonese, 膊頭 is the standard word used by everyone regardless of age or social context. Using 肩膀 in casual conversation can sound slightly stiff or like you are reading from a textbook.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the usage of 肩膀 with the colloquial 膊頭. Learners often default to the written version because it appears in dictionaries, but native speakers will almost exclusively use 膊頭 in daily life.
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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.
