ping4坪
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Definition
Flat, level, or open ground.
neutralnatureplaces
How it's used
Used primarily in place names or specific compound nouns like 草坪, this character describes a level, open area of land. It is rarely used as a standalone noun in modern spoken Cantonese, where people would prefer using 地方 or 地面 to describe a flat surface. You will most frequently encounter it when reading maps or discussing geography in Hong Kong.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 平, which is a common adjective meaning flat or level. While they share a similar meaning, 坪 is a noun referring to the ground itself, whereas 平 is used to describe the state of being level.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
