zing3 fong1正方
Jyutpingzing3 fong1
Yalejing fōng
Definition
Square-shaped or cubic.
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How it's used
Use this term to describe objects that are perfectly symmetrical in their dimensions, such as a cube or a square shape. It is often used in casual conversation when comparing shapes or selecting items from a group. Unlike some geometric terms, it feels natural and descriptive rather than overly technical.
Examples
This box is square, it cannot fit rectangular items.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 四方形, which is a more general term for any four-sided shape. Use 正方 specifically when you need to emphasize that all sides or dimensions are equal.
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Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
