tin4 ping4填平
Jyutpingtin4 ping4
Yaletìhn pìhng
Definition
To fill in and level a body of water or uneven land to make it flat.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of leveling ground by adding soil or concrete to depressions. It is frequently used in discussions about urban development and land reclamation projects in Hong Kong. While it can apply to small holes, it carries a strong connotation of large scale environmental alteration.
Examples
The government decided to fill in that bay to build apartments.
This place used to be a big ditch, but it was filled in later.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for filling a container like a cup or a hole in a wall; for those, use 填滿 or 塞住 instead.
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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.
