loeng5 / loeng6緉
Jyutpingloeng5 / loeng6
Yaleléuhng / leuhng
Definition
Pair; a classifier for pairs of shoes or socks.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Specifically used as a measure word for items that come in pairs, such as footwear or socks. While standard Cantonese often uses 對 for pairs, 緉 is a more traditional or specific classifier that remains in use in certain contexts or dialects. It emphasizes the inseparable nature of the two items as a single unit.
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Common mistake
Most speakers today overwhelmingly prefer 對 over 緉 in daily conversation. Using 緉 may sound slightly formal, old-fashioned, or regional depending on the listener.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
