maan6 lei5 coeng4 sing4萬里長城万里长城
Jyutpingmaan6 lei5 coeng4 sing4
Yalemaahn léih chèuhng sìhng
Definition
The Great Wall of China; a historic military fortification built in northern China to defend against northern enemies.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the iconic stone structures built during the Ming dynasty rather than the older, earthen walls from earlier periods. It is frequently used in metaphors to describe something that is extremely long or takes a very long time to complete.
Measure word
zo2座jóExamples
Did you ever go visit the Great Wall when you were a kid?
I heard that walking the Great Wall is actually very tiring.
Related words
Common phrases
to climb the Great Wall
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
