maan6 mat6萬物万物
Jyutpingmaan6 mat6
Yalemaahn maht
Definition
All things in nature; the universe and all living things.
neutralnature
How it's used
Used primarily in philosophical, literary, or poetic contexts to describe the totality of existence. It carries a sense of grand scale and natural harmony, often appearing in discussions about nature or the universe. You will rarely hear it in casual daily conversation unless you are making a profound or metaphorical statement.
Examples
Everything in the universe has its own natural order.
Do you really think all living things have a spirit?
Related words
Common phrases
all things in heaven and earth
all things grow
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a collection of specific items or objects, as it is strictly reserved for the grand concept of all existence or nature. It is not a synonym for all things in a mundane sense, such as all the items on a desk.
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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.
