wan4勻匀
Jyutpingwan4
Yalewàhn
Definition
Even, balanced, or uniform.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe the state of being evenly distributed or balanced. It is frequently paired with verbs like 撈 or 攪 to indicate the process of mixing something until it reaches a uniform consistency. The term carries a sense of fairness or equality in distribution, whether referring to physical portions or abstract quantities.
Examples
Stir the syrup until it is evenly mixed.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin word 勻 which can function as a verb meaning to spare or share something. In Cantonese, it is strictly an adjective or a resultative complement describing uniformity.
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Grammar guides
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