hoeng3 hau6 zyun3向後轉向后转
Jyutpinghoeng3 hau6 zyun3
Yaleheung hauh jyun
Definition
To do an about-turn, or to turn around and face backwards.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Used primarily in physical contexts to describe a 180 degree rotation of the body. While it is standard in military or drill commands, it is also used in daily life when giving directions or describing someone changing their direction of movement.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 轉身, which often implies a casual turn of the body or a change in focus, whereas 向後轉 specifically implies a complete reversal of orientation.
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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.
