gwong2廣广
Jyutpinggwong2
Yalegwóng
Definition
Wide, broad, spacious, or extensive.
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How it's used
Used primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone adjective in modern spoken Cantonese. When describing physical space, native speakers almost always prefer 闊 or 寬闊 instead of using 廣 alone. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone, often appearing in set phrases related to scope, reach, or public scale.
Examples
This place is very spacious, no need to worry about having no seats.
Do you know where there is a wide open grassy field?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 廣 as a direct substitute for 闊 in everyday speech. Saying 呢間房好廣 sounds unnatural to a native ear; 呢間房好闊 is the correct way to describe a wide room.
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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.
