mai4 gung1迷宮迷宫
Jyutpingmai4 gung1
Yalemàih gūng
Definition
Maze or labyrinth; a network of paths and hedges designed as a puzzle.
neutralplacesdaily actions
How it's used
Beyond the physical structure, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe complex situations or bureaucratic processes that are confusing and difficult to navigate. It implies a sense of being trapped or overwhelmed by a system with no clear path forward.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
This maze is really hard to navigate, I've been walking for a long time and still can't find the exit.
Did you ever play those maze games on paper when you were a kid?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 迷惘, which describes a state of mental confusion or feeling lost in life, rather than a physical or structural puzzle.
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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.
