jyun4 zi2園子园子
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Definition
A garden, yard, or backyard.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a private plot of land or a small garden attached to a house, rather than a public park. While it can describe a backyard, it often carries a slightly more rustic or traditional connotation compared to modern terms for outdoor spaces. It is frequently used in contexts involving gardening or small scale cultivation.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
He planted a lot of flowers in his home garden.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 公園, which refers to a public park. Using 園子 to describe a public park will sound unnatural as it implies private ownership or a smaller, enclosed space.
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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.
