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Jyutpinggwaa3 zung1
Yalegwa jūng
Definition
Wall clock; a clock hung on a wall to display the time.
neutralhometime
How it's used
Refers specifically to a clock designed to be mounted on a wall, distinguishing it from a wristwatch or a desk clock. It is a compound word where the first character describes the action of hanging, making it a very literal and descriptive term in daily life.
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The wall clock in the living room has stopped.
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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.
