sing4 coeng4城牆城墙
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Definition
City wall or rampart built around a city or castle for defense and marking boundaries.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to historical defensive structures rather than modern boundaries or fences. It carries a sense of antiquity and is most commonly used when discussing historical sites or period dramas.
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We went to Xi'an to see that ancient city wall.
Did this city have a city wall in the past?
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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.
