gok3 zung2各種各种
Jyutpinggok3 zung2
Yalegok júng
Definition
Various; all kinds; different sorts of.
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How it's used
Functions as a determiner that precedes a noun to indicate a wide range or variety. It is essentially a more formal way of saying 咁多種 or 唔同嘅, often appearing in written reports or news, though it is perfectly natural in spoken Cantonese when describing a diverse selection of items.
Examples
There are various snacks for sale inside the supermarket.
Do you like eating all kinds of different fruits?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a standalone noun, as it must always be followed by a noun or a noun phrase to complete the meaning. It cannot be used like the English word 'varieties' on its own.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
