jing4陘陉
Jyutpingjing4
Yaleyìhng
Definition
Mountain pass or a deep valley.
- mountain pass; deep valley
- archaicthe border of a kitchen stove
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How it's used
This character is extremely rare in modern spoken Cantonese and is primarily encountered in literary texts, classical poetry, or specific geographical names. It is almost never used in daily conversation to describe a stove or a valley, as native speakers would opt for more common terms like 山谷 or 峽谷. Using it in casual speech will likely confuse listeners who may not recognize the character at all.
Examples
This mountain path is very narrow, just like a deep valley.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for more common characters with similar shapes or meanings. Avoid using it in place of standard vocabulary, as it carries a formal or archaic weight that feels out of place in everyday communication.
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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.
