hau6 faa1 jyun2後花園后花园
Jyutpinghau6 faa1 jyun2
Yalehauh fā yún
Definition
Back garden or backyard; figuratively used to describe a scenic suburban or rural getaway area.
- back garden; backyard
- figurativea scenic suburban or rural getaway area
colloquialhomeplaces
How it's used
While literally referring to a garden behind a house, this term is frequently used in a metaphorical sense to describe a quiet, scenic, or secluded area near a city that locals visit for relaxation. It carries a sense of intimacy and familiarity, suggesting a place one goes to escape the hustle of urban life. You will often hear it used when referring to popular hiking spots or coastal areas that are easily accessible from residential districts.
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go3個goExamples
We are having a barbecue in the backyard.
Related words
Common phrases
to maintain the backyard
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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.
