loeng6亮
Jyutpingloeng6
Yaleleuhng
Definition
Bright or visually striking.
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How it's used
While 亮 is a common morpheme in Mandarin, in Cantonese it is mostly restricted to specific compound words or formal descriptions. For general brightness, speakers almost exclusively use 光 or 閃. When used as an adjective, it often carries a sense of being polished, sharp, or visually striking rather than just emitting light.
Examples
The lamp is so bright, it is more comfortable for reading.
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Common mistake
Do not use 亮 as a standalone adjective in casual speech to mean bright, as it sounds like a direct translation from Mandarin. Use 夠光 or 好光 instead.
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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.
