ngou4 coeng4翱翔
Jyutpingngou4 coeng4
Yalengòuh chèuhng
Definition
To soar, hover, or wheel high in the sky.
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How it's used
This word is primarily used in literary or descriptive contexts rather than everyday speech. It carries a sense of grace and freedom, often associated with birds of prey or aircraft. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation because it sounds quite formal and poetic.
Examples
The eagle is soaring freely in the high sky.
Do you see a bird soaring up there?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb like 飛, but it specifically implies circling or gliding at a high altitude. Using it to describe a small bird flapping its wings to get from one tree to another sounds unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
