maa5 paang4馬棚马棚
Jyutpingmaa5 paang4
Yalemáh pàahng
Definition
A stable for horses.
colloquialanimalsplaces
How it's used
While referring to a physical building for horses, this term is also famously used in Hong Kong as a slang term for the horse racing industry or the betting scene. People often use it to describe the environment surrounding the racecourse. It carries a slightly informal or gritty connotation compared to more formal terms for animal housing.
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go3個goExamples
He helps take care of the horses in the stable.
Related words
Common phrases
to clean out the stable
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term for a temporary bamboo scaffolding structure, which is also called a 馬棚 in construction slang. Context is essential to distinguish between the animal shelter and the construction site.
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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.
