jyun4 fung1 bat1 dung6原封不動原封不动
Jyutpingjyun4 fung1 bat1 dung6
Yaleyùhn fūng bāt duhng
Definition
To be kept intact, untouched, or completely unchanged.
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How it's used
Used to describe objects or situations that have not been disturbed or altered from their original state. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone, often appearing in news reports or descriptions of crime scenes and historical preservation. While it can be used in daily speech, it is more common to hear people use 冇郁過 to convey the same meaning in casual conversation.
Examples
He left the gift untouched on the table.
Are the things inside your cabinet still untouched?
Related words
Common phrases
to leave something untouched
to keep something in its original place
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 完好無缺, which specifically emphasizes that something is in perfect condition or undamaged, whereas 原封不動 only emphasizes that it has not been touched or moved.
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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.
