mat6 fung1密封
Jyutpingmat6 fung1
Yalemaht fūng
Definition
To seal tightly, preventing people or things from entering or leaving.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of making something airtight or watertight, often used for food storage or industrial packaging. It implies a state of being completely shut off from the outside environment, rather than just being closed or locked.
Examples
This bag is sealed, do not open it casually.
Are you sure the box is already completely sealed?
Common mistake
Avoid using it for abstract concepts like sealing a deal or a secret, where terms like 簽約 or 保密 are more appropriate.
Grammar color guide
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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.
