wui4 syun4迴旋回旋
Jyutpingwui4 syun4
Yalewùih syùhn
Definition
To circle, spin, or gyrate around.
neutraltransportdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or technical contexts, such as aviation or traffic engineering. While it describes circular motion, it is far less common in daily speech than 兜圈, which is the preferred term for circling around a location or avoiding a direct answer.
Examples
The plane is circling above the airport.
Do you need to circle around here one more time?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation to mean driving around the block or wandering, as it sounds overly academic or stiff. Use 兜圈 instead for those everyday situations.
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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.
