hoi2 fung1凱風凯风
Jyutpinghoi2 fung1
Yalehói fūng
Definition
An ancient Chinese poem or song from the Classic of Poetry (Shijing).
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a poem from the Xiaoya section of the Shijing. It is almost exclusively encountered in academic, literary, or historical contexts rather than daily speech. The term is highly formal and carries a sense of classical elegance.
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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.
