nung4 tin4農田农田
Jyutpingnung4 tin4
Yalenùhng tìhn
Definition
Farmland; cultivable land.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to land used for agricultural cultivation, often carrying a slightly formal or descriptive tone. While it is the standard term for farmland, it is less common in casual urban conversation compared to more general terms like 田 or 田地. It is frequently used in discussions about rural development, environmental preservation, or geography.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
This place used to be a large stretch of farmland.
Related words
Common phrases
to reclaim farmland
farmland conservation area
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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.
