hung1 kwong3空曠空旷
Jyutpinghung1 kwong3
Yalehūng kwong
Definition
Spacious and open; describing an area that is wide and has plenty of space.
neutraldescriptionsplaces
How it's used
Focuses on the lack of obstacles or buildings in a large area, rather than just the interior size of a room. It often implies a sense of emptiness or vastness that can feel refreshing or sometimes desolate depending on the context. Use it to describe outdoor spaces like fields, plazas, or empty lots.
Examples
This park is very spacious, it's great for walking the dog.
Do you think this place is spacious enough?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a small room that is simply tidy or has few items, as it specifically requires a sense of large, open space.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
