paang4棚
Jyutpingpaang4
Yalepàahng
Definition
Shed, shack, canopy, or awning; a simple, covered structure.
colloquialplaceswork
How it's used
Primarily refers to temporary structures like scaffolding or makeshift shelters rather than permanent architectural features. It often carries a connotation of being constructed quickly or for a specific short-term purpose, such as during construction work or at an outdoor market stall.
Measure word
go3個goRelated words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term for a ceiling, which is also written as 天棚 but is rarely used in this sense in Cantonese. In Hong Kong, the word is almost exclusively associated with construction scaffolding or temporary outdoor coverings.
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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.
