jing4 fo2營火营火
Jyutpingjing4 fo2
Yaleyìhng fó
Definition
Campfire; a fire built at a campsite for warmth, cooking, lighting, or signaling.
colloquialnaturedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to a controlled fire built during outdoor activities like camping. While it is a direct translation of campfire, it is rarely used outside of recreational contexts. In casual conversation, people often just say 燒火 or 起火 when referring to the act of starting a fire for warmth or cooking.
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go3個goExamples
We will build a campfire at the campsite to barbecue tonight.
Do you know how to build a campfire?
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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.
