mou5 coeng4舞場舞场
Jyutpingmou5 coeng4
Yalemóuh chèuhng
Definition
A dance hall or ballroom; a venue open for customers to dance.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a venue dedicated to social dancing, often with a live band or DJ. It carries a slightly nostalgic or old-fashioned vibe compared to modern clubs or bars. It is distinct from a nightclub, which focuses more on drinking and loud music than the act of dancing itself.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He often goes to that dancery to dance.
What time does this dancery close?
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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.
