tyun4 tyun4團團团团
Jyutpingtyun4 tyun4
Yaletyùhn tyùhn
Definition
Round; circular; also in a circle or in a group.
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How it's used
Reduplication of 團 emphasizes the compact, rounded, or messy nature of an object. It is frequently used to describe things that have been balled up or bunched together, often implying a lack of neatness or order. You will hear it used with verbs like 揉 or 摺 to describe the physical state of items like paper, fabric, or even hair.
Examples
He always folds his clothes into a messy pile.
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Common phrases
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 團圓, which refers to family reunion. While both contain the character 團, 團團 is strictly a descriptive term for shape or physical grouping, not a social or abstract concept.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
