kwan4群
Jyutpingkwan4
Yalekwàhn
Definition
A group, crowd, herd, or flock of people, animals, or things.
neutralpeopleanimals
How it's used
While often used as a classifier, it carries a sense of a somewhat disorganized or casual gathering compared to more formal group terms. It is frequently applied to animals, such as birds or sheep, where the individuals are moving together as a collective unit. When referring to people, it can sometimes imply a lack of structure or a random assembly.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
There is a group of people over there watching a show.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for highly organized groups like teams or committees, where terms like 隊 or 組 are more appropriate. It is specifically for loose collections rather than structured entities.
Grammar color guide
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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.
