tung1 beng6通病
Jyutpingtung1 beng6
Yaletūng behng
Definition
A common failing, fault, or mistake shared by many people.
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How it's used
Focuses on recurring flaws or habits shared by a specific group of people rather than individual mistakes. It carries a slightly critical but observational tone, often used when discussing collective behaviors or systemic issues in a workplace or school environment.
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go3個goExamples
Do you also have this common failing?
Related words
Common phrases
to commit a common fault
to correct a common failing
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a single, isolated mistake. It specifically refers to a chronic or widespread issue that happens repeatedly across different people.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
