pun3泮
Jyutpingpun3
Yalepun
Definition
To melt or disperse.
- literaryto melt; to disperse
- the surname Pun
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How it's used
Literary in nature, this character is rarely encountered in modern spoken Cantonese outside of specific surnames or formal writing. It carries a sense of gradual dissolution or thawing that is more poetic than the common verb 溶. You will mostly see it in names or classical texts rather than in casual conversation.
Examples
The ice and snow have melted.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 判, which means to judge or decide. Because they share a similar visual component, it is easy to misread them, but they have completely different meanings and pronunciations.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
