gung1 zyun3公轉公转
Jyutpinggung1 zyun3
Yalegūng jyun
Definition
To orbit or revolve around another object.
neutralnature
How it's used
Primarily used in scientific or educational contexts when discussing astronomy and physics. Unlike everyday verbs for movement, it implies a specific, repeating path around a central body. It is rarely used metaphorically in casual speech to describe human activities or social circles.
Examples
The Earth revolves around the Sun.
Do you know how the moon orbits?
Related words
Common phrases
orbital period
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 自轉, which refers to a body rotating on its own axis. Learners often mix these up when describing planetary motion.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
