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Jyutpinglaan4 ho4
Yalelàahn hòh
Definition
To block off a river, usually with a dam.
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How it's used
Primarily used in technical or environmental contexts when discussing infrastructure projects like dams or barrages. It functions as a verb phrase describing the act of obstructing a watercourse, often implying a significant engineering intervention. While it can be used metaphorically, it is most frequently encountered in news reports or discussions regarding river management.
Examples
They want to build a dam to block the river here.
Will building a dam to block the river affect the ecology?
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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.
