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Yalewahn duhng chèuhng
Definition
Athletic field or sports ground; an outdoor stadium that accommodates spectators.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to public facilities with tracks or fields, rather than private gyms or indoor fitness centers. When talking about indoor facilities, locals typically use 健身室 instead. It is almost always used in the context of outdoor activities like track and field or football.
Measure word
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Shall we go to the sports ground for a run tomorrow?
There are many people exercising at this sports ground.
Related words
Common phrases
go to the sports ground
run at the sports ground
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a gymnasium or a fitness room, as those are distinct types of venues in Hong Kong.
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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.
