wun4垣

Jyutpingwun4
Yalewùhn
語素

Definition

Used in personal names.

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How it's used

This character is almost exclusively encountered in personal names in Hong Kong. It carries a formal and slightly literary tone, often chosen by parents for its association with stability and walls. You will rarely see it used as a standalone noun in modern spoken Cantonese.

Related words

see alsocoeng4牆chèungh

Common phrases

Chi-wun (a common male name)
Ka-wun (a common male name)

Grammar color guide

Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector

More words

wan6 goek3
運腳运脚
Transportation expense; shipping cost.
wai1 jaa5
威也
Wire rope or steel cable, especially those used in stunt work and filming.
wu6 faa1 si3 ze2
護花使者护花使者
A male who accompanies, escorts, or protects a particular female.
wat1 mun6
鬱悶郁闷
Gloomy, depressed, or feeling down with a sense of pent-up frustration.
wai3 lou4
慰勞慰劳
To reward, console, or show appreciation to subordinates or workers for their hard work.
wui4 naam4 tin1
回南天
A damp, humid weather phenomenon in southern China during spring caused by warm southerly airstreams.
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