pun4盆
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Definition
A basin, tub, pot, or similar flat-bottomed container with an opening wider than its base.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to containers that are wider at the top than the bottom, making it distinct from deeper, narrower vessels. It is frequently used in domestic contexts for washing or gardening, and is the standard term for a pot used for plants.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
This basin is just right for holding water.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 碗, which refers to a bowl used for eating; 盆 is generally larger and used for holding or containing things rather than serving food directly.
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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.
