tung4筒
Jyutpingtung4
Yaletùhng
Definition
A segment of a large bamboo, or a thick tube-shaped object.
- a segment of a large bamboo
- a thick, hollow tube-shaped object
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a hollow, cylindrical section of bamboo or similar material. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used as a suffix to describe the shape of objects that are hollow and tube-like, such as a pen holder or a container for drawing lots.
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 桶, which refers to a bucket or a larger, usually plastic or metal container. While both are cylindrical, 筒 implies a narrower, more elongated tube structure.
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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.
