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Definition
Pavilion; a roofed structure without walls used for resting and cooling down.
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How it's used
While 亭子 is understood, Cantonese speakers almost always drop the suffix and simply call it a 亭. It is common to add the location or purpose before the word, such as 涼亭 for a pavilion meant for resting. When referring to a small commercial stall, people prefer terms like 檔口 or 報紙檔 instead of using 亭.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 停, which sounds identical but means to stop. Beginners often mispronounce the tone or mix up the characters in writing.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
