pin3遍
Jyutpingpin3
Yalepin
Definition
All over; everywhere; throughout.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or literary contexts to describe something that is scattered or distributed across a wide area. It rarely appears as a standalone verb in spoken Cantonese, where people prefer using phrases like 周圍都係 or 滿佈. It is most commonly encountered in compound words like 遍佈 or 遍地.
Examples
His house is covered in clutter everywhere.
This type of flower is spread all over the entire hillside.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 變, which means to change. Learners often mix them up because they sound similar, but 遍 specifically relates to spatial distribution or frequency.
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Grammar guides
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