gyun1 saan1 lung1捐山㝫
Jyutpinggyun1 saan1 lung1
Yalegyūn sāan lūng
Definition
To go through a tunnel or squeeze through narrow openings and spaces.
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How it's used
This expression is primarily used to describe the act of hiking through mountain tunnels or narrow passages. It carries a sense of adventure or physical exertion, often associated with hiking trails that feature old, abandoned, or man-made tunnels. While it literally involves passing through a tunnel, it is rarely used for modern road tunnels or highway underpasses.
Examples
We went through the mountain tunnels today, so tired.
Related words
Common phrases
tunnel exploration
Common mistake
Do not use this for driving through a tunnel in a car, as it specifically implies a physical, often adventurous, act of walking or scrambling through a passage.
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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.
