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Jyutpingsou3 zoeng6
Yalesou jeuhng
Definition
Statue; a free-standing, three-dimensional sculpted artwork.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a three dimensional figure representing a person or animal, often made of stone, metal, or clay. While it is a standard term, people in casual conversation often use the more generic 像 or 雕像 depending on the material or context. It carries a slightly formal or artistic tone compared to everyday objects.
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There is a very big statue inside the park.
Have you seen the statue of that historical figure yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for small figurines or toys, as it implies a more substantial or monumental work of art. Use 公仔 for smaller, toy like figures instead.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
