luk6陸陆
Jyutpingluk6
Yaleluhk
Definition
Land or ground, as opposed to water.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Functions primarily as a morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone noun in modern spoken Cantonese. It carries a formal or geographical tone, distinguishing it from everyday words for ground or soil like 地.
Examples
They are travelling by land.
Are you thinking of developing your career in the mainland?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct synonym for ground or floor, as those concepts are expressed by words like 地 or 地板.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
