paang5棒
Jyutpingpaang5
Yalepáahng
Definition
Stick or club; a long, straight, cylindrical object.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a rigid, cylindrical object, often used in contexts like sports or tools. While it can mean a generic stick, it is frequently used as a suffix for specific items like baseball bats or cotton buds. It carries a sense of physical weight and structure compared to thinner or more flexible objects.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 棒 meaning excellent or great, which is a loan usage from Mandarin. In native Cantonese, using 棒 to describe something as good sounds unnatural and non-local.
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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.
