joeng4烊
Jyutpingjoeng4
Yaleyèuhng
Definition
To melt or dissolve.
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How it's used
Used primarily for substances that transition from solid to liquid due to heat, such as ice, chocolate, or wax. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently paired with the aspect marker 晒 to emphasize the completion of the melting process. It carries a slightly more informal or regional feel compared to the more standard 溶.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 溶, which is more commonly used in general contexts. Note that 烊 is specifically associated with the physical state of melting rather than dissolving in a liquid.
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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.
