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Jyutpinggwong1 tuk1 tuk1
Yalegwōng tūk tūk
Definition
Bare, bald, or naked with absolutely no cover; only used to describe objects.
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How it's used
Focus on the visual impact of something stripped of all its usual covering or vegetation. It is frequently used to describe landscapes that have been deforested or heads that have lost all hair, emphasizing a sense of emptiness or lack of natural growth.
Examples
The mountain is completely bare, there isn't a single tree.
His head is completely bald, looks like he hasn't had a haircut in a long time.
Related words
Common phrases
a bare mountain top
bare tree branches
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people who are naked, as it refers to the absence of features like hair or foliage rather than clothing. Use 剝光豬 or 冇着衫 for being naked.
Grammar color guide
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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.
