mat6 lung4密籠密笼
Jyutpingmat6 lung4
Yalemaht lùhng
Definition
Completely full; packed; crowded.
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How it's used
Describes a space or container that is sealed off or lacks ventilation. It implies a sense of being airless or inaccessible, often used to complain about stuffy rooms or tightly packed storage.
Examples
The cabinet is tightly closed, don't open it randomly.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective for secret or confidential, as it strictly refers to physical closure or lack of airflow.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
