zung6頌颂
Jyutpingzung6
Yalejuhng
Definition
A song, ode, or hymn, often expressing praise.
- song; ode; hymn
- literaryto praise; to commend
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How it's used
This character is primarily a literary morpheme rather than a standalone word in spoken Cantonese. It appears most frequently in formal compounds related to praise, hymns, or artistic odes. You will rarely hear it used in casual conversation outside of specific titles or formal contexts.
Examples
They are singing hymns on the stage.
This is a poem in praise of nature.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 誦, which refers to reciting or chanting. While both share a similar phonetic component, 頌 focuses on the content of praise or a formal song, whereas 誦 focuses on the act of vocal delivery.
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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.
