man4 geoi1民居
Jyutpingman4 geoi1
Yalemàhn gēui
Definition
A residential area or housing for ordinary people.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the living quarters of ordinary citizens rather than commercial or industrial zones. It frequently appears in news reports regarding urban planning, fire hazards, or environmental noise issues. Unlike generic terms for housing, it carries a sense of a settled community space.
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This place used to be a residential area.
Why did you choose to open a shop in a residential area?
Related words
Common phrases
near the residential area
far from residential areas
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe your own home or a specific apartment unit, as it refers to the collective area or the nature of the buildings rather than individual residences.
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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.
