lyun1 gyun1攣捐挛捐
Jyutpinglyun1 gyun1
Yalelyūn gyūn
Definition
Winding, twisting, or meandering.
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How it's used
This word is specifically used to describe physical paths, roads, or rivers that twist and turn repeatedly. It carries a slightly informal tone and is often used to emphasize that a route is difficult or tedious to navigate. Unlike the more neutral 彎曲, this term paints a vivid picture of a path that is frustratingly indirect.
Examples
The road is very winding, my legs are tired from walking.
This mountain path is so winding, do you know how to get there?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 彎曲, which is a standard, neutral term used in both written and spoken contexts. 攣捐 is strictly colloquial and should be reserved for casual conversation when describing a physical journey or a winding route.
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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.
