hung1 dei6空地
Jyutpinghung1 dei6
Yalehūng deih
Definition
An open space; vacant land that is unused or empty.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to an open, unbuilt area of ground that is currently unused. While it can describe a large field, it is also frequently used for smaller patches of empty space between buildings in dense urban areas. Use the classifier 笪 for a more colloquial, localized feel when talking about a specific patch of ground.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
Many people walk their dogs on this vacant land.
Related words
Common phrases
a piece of vacant land
to build a structure on vacant land
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe an empty room or an indoor space, as it strictly refers to outdoor land or ground. For indoor empty spaces, use 空位 or 空間 instead.
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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.
