lung1 lung1 laa3 laa3窿㝫罅罅
Jyutpinglung1 lung1 laa3 laa3
Yalelūng lūng la la
Definition
Nooks and crannies; every corner and hidden space.
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How it's used
This reduplicated phrase is used to describe small, hidden, or hard to reach spaces. It carries a slightly informal tone and is frequently used when talking about cleaning, searching for lost items, or inspecting a physical space for damage. The pronunciation of the second part often softens in rapid speech, but the full four character form is standard in writing.
Related words
Common phrases
to search every nook and cranny
to clean the nooks and crannies
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general words for holes like 窿, but 窿窿罅罅 specifically refers to the collective small spaces or crevices rather than a single hole.
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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.
