lam4 laap6林立
Jyutpinglam4 laap6
Yalelàhm laahp
Definition
To stand in great numbers close together, like trees in a forest.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal descriptions of dense urban landscapes or architectural settings. It functions as a predicate adjective or verb phrase, often appearing at the end of a clause to emphasize the sheer density of structures. Avoid using it for people or small objects, as it specifically evokes the imagery of a forest of trees.
Examples
That area is packed with commercial buildings, many companies are there.
Do you see how the high-rises are packed there, isn't it spectacular?
Related words
Common phrases
buildings standing in great numbers
high-rises standing in great numbers
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it to describe people or crowds, but it is strictly reserved for inanimate objects like buildings, shops, or monuments. It is not a casual word for just having a lot of something.
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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.
