jung4 jung4 laan6 laan6蓉蓉爛爛蓉蓉烂烂
Jyutpingjung4 jung4 laan6 laan6
Yaleyùhng yùhng laahn laahn
Definition
Tattered, worn-out, or badly mangled.
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How it's used
This reduplicated adjective emphasizes a state of extreme disrepair or physical disintegration. It is primarily used for inanimate objects like clothing, shoes, or paper items that have been subjected to heavy use or harsh conditions. The rhythm of the four characters adds a sense of vividness and finality to the description of the damage.
Examples
The shoes are worn out, it is time to buy a new pair.
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Common phrases
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people or abstract concepts, as it specifically refers to the physical texture or structural integrity of tangible items. It is not interchangeable with words describing someone who is exhausted or mentally drained.
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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.
