piu1 joeng4飄揚飘扬
Jyutpingpiu1 joeng4
Yalepīu yèuhng
Definition
To wave, flutter, or fly in the breeze.
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How it's used
Focuses on the visual effect of something light, like fabric or hair, moving gracefully in the air. It is rarely used for heavy objects and carries a slightly literary or descriptive tone compared to everyday verbs like 郁.
Examples
The little flag is fluttering in the wind.
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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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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
