zan6陣阵
Jyutpingzan6
Yalejahn
Definition
Tactical formation or deployment of a team.
colloquialsportspeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to tactical arrangements or strategic positioning, often in sports or competitive contexts. While it can imply a physical formation, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe the composition of a team or a group of people assembled for a specific purpose.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
What formation did they set up for this match?
This line-up is very strong, they will definitely win.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 陣 as a temporal marker meaning a short while, such as 等陣. The noun usage for formation is distinct from the temporal usage, and they are not interchangeable.
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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.
