zeng2井

Jyutpingzeng2

Yalejéng

名詞Common

Definition

A water well, or a vertical shaft in a building or structure.

a water well dug into the ground
technicala vertical shaft in general

neutralplacesother

How it's used

Beyond the literal meaning of a water well, this character is frequently used in construction and engineering to describe any deep, vertical shaft or opening, such as a lift shaft or ventilation duct. It carries a sense of depth and verticality that makes it a standard term for various types of industrial or architectural voids.

Measure word

hau2口háu

Examples

ni1呢tiu4條cyun1村ji5以cin4前kaau3靠le1呢hau2口zeng2井lo2攞seoi2水jam2飲。

This village used to rely on this well for drinking water.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知nei1呢dou6度fu6附gan6近jau5有mou5冇zeng2井aa4呀？

Do you know if there is a well nearby here?

Common phrases

seoi2水zeng2井

water well

zeng2井hau2口

wellhead

Common mistake

Learners often confuse the measure word for a well with standard containers. While you might use 個 for general objects, the specific measure words for a well are 眼 or 口, which are essential for sounding natural.