jyu4 ci4魚池鱼池
Jyutpingjyu4 ci4
Yaleyùh chìh
Definition
Fishpond.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a man-made structure or a contained body of water used for keeping ornamental fish, such as koi or goldfish. It is distinct from natural bodies of water like lakes or rivers. People often associate these with private gardens or traditional courtyards rather than commercial fishing operations.
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go3個goExamples
There is a very large fishpond behind his house.
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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.
