tung1 lung5通籠通笼
Jyutpingtung1 lung5
Yaletūng lúhng
Definition
Having holes that run all the way through; open-ended; perforated.
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How it's used
Describes something that is riddled with holes or has become transparent due to wear and tear. It is often used to describe clothing that has been worn out to the point of having visible gaps or holes. The term carries a slightly informal tone, often implying that the object is no longer in good condition.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of a cage. It is strictly used to describe the state of having holes or being worn through.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
