pei4 leon4毗鄰毗邻
Jyutpingpei4 leon4
Yalepèih lèuhn
Definition
To border; to lie adjacent to or share a boundary with.
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How it's used
This term is formal and typically appears in written descriptions, news reports, or geographical contexts. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation where people would prefer simpler expressions like 貼住 or 隔籬.
Examples
Do you know which countries border Thailand?
Related words
Common phrases
to live next door to each other
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb used in speech. Using it in a casual chat with friends will sound overly stiff or academic, similar to using 'contiguous' in a casual English conversation.
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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.
