wui4 seng1回聲回声
Jyutpingwui4 seng1
Yalewùih sēng
Definition
Echo; the reflection of sound waves.
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How it's used
While technically correct in Cantonese, this term is primarily used in scientific or formal contexts like physics or acoustics. In everyday casual conversation, people are much more likely to use the English loanword 哎口 or simply describe the phenomenon by saying 啲聲返轉頭.
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Common phrases
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
