on1 fong3安放
Jyutpingon1 fong3
Yaleōn fong
Definition
To place with care, usually relating to funerals, burials, or worship.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and respectful tone, specifically reserved for items of spiritual or memorial significance. It implies a sense of permanence and reverence that is absent from everyday verbs like 放. You will almost exclusively hear it in contexts involving temples, columbaria, or home altars.
Examples
He placed the ancestor's ashes in the memorial niche.
Where do you plan to place the altar?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for common household objects like keys or books, as it sounds overly solemn and out of place. Use 放 or 擺放 instead for mundane items.
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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.
