sei3 fong1 baat3 min6四方八面
Jyutpingsei3 fong1 baat3 min6
Yalesei fōng baat mihn
Definition
All directions; all around.
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How it's used
Emphasizes the chaotic or overwhelming nature of something arriving from every possible angle. It is often used to describe crowds, noise, or attacks, carrying a slightly more dramatic weight than the simpler 四周圍.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
to swarm in from all directions
to come from all directions
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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.
