ho4 cung1河涌
Jyutpingho4 cung1
Yalehòh chūng
Definition
A small river, stream, or channel.
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe narrow, shallow waterways or canals often found in rural areas or the New Territories. While standard Cantonese speakers understand the term, it is more frequently heard among older generations or those living near village areas. It carries a more specific, localized feel than the generic term 河.
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Do you know where there is a small river where we can fish?
Related words
Common phrases
water from a small river
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the general term 河, but 河涌 specifically implies a smaller, narrower, or more stagnant body of water rather than a major river.
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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.
