hoeng1 cyun1鄉村乡村
Jyutpinghoeng1 cyun1
Yalehēung chyūn
Definition
Rural village.
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How it's used
While 鄉村 refers to a village, locals often prefer using 村 or 鄉下 when talking about their own ancestral home or rural areas. Using 鄉村 can sound slightly more formal or descriptive, similar to saying 'rural settlement' rather than just 'village'.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The environment in this village is very quiet and peaceful.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 鄉村 with 鄉下, but 鄉下 specifically refers to one's ancestral hometown or countryside, whereas 鄉村 is a neutral term for a physical village location.
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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.
