gun1 muk6棺木
Jyutpinggun1 muk6
Yalegūn muhk
Definition
Coffin; a box in which a dead body is buried.
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How it's used
棺木 is a more formal or respectful term compared to the common, everyday word 棺材. While 棺材 is used in casual conversation to refer to the object, 棺木 is often preferred in funeral arrangements or written contexts to maintain a sense of solemnity. Using 棺材 in front of grieving family members might be perceived as blunt or insensitive.
Measure word
geoi6具geuihExamples
This coffin is crafted very delicately.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the measure word for coffins. While 個 is generic, the traditional and more formal measure word for a coffin is 具 or 口.
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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.
