gong2 waan1港灣港湾
Jyutpinggong2 waan1
Yalegóng wāan
Definition
Bay or harbor; a curved stretch of coastline where ships can dock.
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How it's used
While technically correct, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation. Most locals prefer using 海灣 or simply referring to specific locations by name, as 港灣 often carries a more formal or literary tone. It is frequently encountered in place names or formal descriptions of geography rather than in everyday speech.
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Do you know where there is a bay?
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Common phrases
natural bay
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple beach or coastline, as it specifically implies a sheltered area suitable for anchoring ships. Using it for a regular beach sounds unnatural and overly formal.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
