jung1雍
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Yaleyūng
Definition
Harmonious, majestic, or mild-mannered.
- harmonious; peaceful; mild-mannered
- majestic; dignified
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How it's used
雍 is a highly formal and literary character that is rarely used in everyday spoken Cantonese. It is almost exclusively found in compound words describing a dignified, calm, or graceful demeanor. You will mostly encounter it in written descriptions or formal speech rather than casual conversation.
Examples
Their family gets along very harmoniously.
This kind of majestic bearing is truly rare.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 擁, which means to hug or crowd. They are pronounced differently and have completely unrelated meanings, so avoid using them interchangeably.
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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.
