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Jyutpingzang1
Yalejāng
Definition
A large, square fishing net.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a traditional fishing apparatus consisting of a square net suspended from a frame. It is rarely used in modern urban settings and is mostly found in historical contexts or among older fishing communities. The term is highly specific and not interchangeable with general fishing nets like 網.
Measure word
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He set a square net by the seaside to catch fish.
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Common phrases
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general fishing nets, but it describes a very specific structural type of net. It is not a common word in daily life and might be misunderstood by younger speakers who are not familiar with traditional fishing tools.
Grammar color guide
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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.
