pun4 dei6盆地
Jyutpingpun4 dei6
Yalepùhn deih
Definition
A geographical basin or depression; land surrounded by higher ground.
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How it's used
Geographical terms like this are often used in academic or formal contexts in Hong Kong, even though they are standard Chinese. When describing such landforms in casual conversation, locals might prefer to describe the physical shape using descriptive phrases instead of the technical term.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Sichuan is a very large basin.
Do you know where there is a basin?
Related words
Common phrases
Sichuan Basin
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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.
