muk6 uk1木屋
Jyutpingmuk6 uk1
Yalemuhk ūk
Definition
Wooden house, shack, or cabin.
colloquialhomeplaces
How it's used
Historically, this term carries a strong association with the squatter areas that existed on the hillsides of Hong Kong during the mid-twentieth century. It often implies a simple, makeshift structure rather than a modern wooden cabin or a house made of timber. Using this word can evoke a sense of nostalgia or hardship related to the city's rapid urban development.
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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.
