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Definition
Lake; a deep, large body of water surrounded by land, usually containing fresh water.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to large, deep bodies of water that are distinct from smaller, man-made or shallow ponds like 池塘. It is almost exclusively used in formal or geographical contexts, as most natural water bodies in Hong Kong are reservoirs, which are referred to as 水塘.
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go3個goExamples
Shall we go for a walk by the lake?
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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.
