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Yalepìhng chyūn
Definition
An expanse of flat land; a wide plain.
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How it's used
This term is primarily found in literary or descriptive writing rather than casual daily conversation. It carries a sense of grand scale and openness, often used to describe landscapes in a poetic or formal manner. In everyday speech, people would simply use 平地 or 平原 to describe flat ground.
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This place is a vast expanse of flat land.
Can you see that expanse of flat land in the distance?
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Common phrases
a boundless expanse of flat land
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a flat surface like a floor or a tabletop, as it specifically refers to large-scale geographical terrain.
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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.
