jin1 tung1煙囪烟囱
Jyutpingjin1 tung1
Yaleyīn tūng
Definition
Chimney; a flue or pipe that vents smoke from a fireplace or stove through the roof of a building.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the structure for venting smoke from a fireplace or furnace. While it is a standard noun, it is rarely used in daily conversation unless describing old buildings or industrial sites.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
There is a chimney on top of that old house.
Related words
Common phrases
chimney puffing smoke
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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.
