ping4 zoeng3屏障
Jyutpingping4 zoeng3
Yalepìhng jeung
Definition
A protective screen or barrier that divides a space into two or more parts.
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How it's used
While often used in formal or technical contexts like urban planning or military strategy, it can also describe physical dividers in a home or office. It carries a sense of protection or separation that is more deliberate and functional than a simple partition or wall.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
This barrier can help us block the wind.
Do you think this barrier is high enough?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word for small, everyday items like a room divider or a folding screen, where terms like 屏風 are much more natural and common.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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