jyun1冤
Jyutpingjyun1
Yaleyūn
Definition
Smelly, stinking, or having a foul odor.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe an intense, pungent, or suffocating odor that is physically repulsive. It often implies a level of stench that is overwhelming to the senses, frequently paired with 臭 to emphasize the degree of the smell. It is rarely used in formal writing and is reserved for describing unpleasant, organic decay or unhygienic conditions.
Examples
The trash here stinks so bad, let's walk away quickly.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 冤枉, which relates to being treated unjustly or being wrongly accused. While they share the same character, the adjective for smell is strictly sensory and has no connection to the concept of grievance or injustice.
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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.
