tong4 gei1塘基
Jyutpingtong4 gei1
Yaletòhng gēi
Definition
A pond embankment or dyke.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the raised earth or stone borders surrounding a fish pond. It is most commonly heard in the context of the New Territories, where traditional fish farming remains a part of the landscape. The term is highly localized and rarely used outside of rural or agricultural descriptions.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
This pond embankment is very narrow, be careful when walking on it.
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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.
