hung1 kwik1空隙

Jyutpinghung1 kwik1

Yalehūng kwīk

名詞Common

Definition

Gap, space, or interval; a very narrow opening.

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How it's used

Refers to a narrow space or physical gap between objects, often implying a space that is just wide enough to pass through or look into. While it is a standard term, it sounds more formal or technical than the everyday word 罅. You will frequently encounter it in public announcements, such as warnings about the gap between a train and the platform edge.

Measure word

tiu4條tìuh

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋wan2搵dou3到tiu4條hung1空kwik1隙zyun3鑽jap6入heoi3去。

They found a gap to squeeze through.

Common phrases

jyut6月toi4台hung1空kwik1隙

platform gap

tin4填bou2補hung1空kwik1隙

fill the gap

Common mistake

Do not use this for general open spaces or rooms, as it specifically denotes a narrow, often unintended or structural opening. For a general gap in time or a more abstract interval, use 空間 or 空檔 instead.