waan1 jyut6灣月湾月
Jyutpingwaan1 jyut6
Yalewāan yuht
Definition
A crescent moon.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a handheld folding fan, often made of paper or silk. While it is a recognized term in older or more traditional contexts, many modern speakers simply use the word 風扇 for electric fans or just 扇 for any type of fan. Using this term can sound slightly more poetic or old-fashioned compared to the generic 扇.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the word for crescent moon, which is also written as 彎月. While the characters are different, they are homophonous in Cantonese, so context is essential to distinguish between a cooling tool and the shape of the moon.
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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.
