zoeng6 sing1 ci4象聲詞象声词
Jyutpingzoeng6 sing1 ci4
Yalejeuhng sīng chìh
Definition
Onomatopoeia; a word that imitates the sound of a thing.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in linguistic or educational contexts rather than in casual daily conversation. While English speakers often use onomatopoeic words like "bang" or "meow" without thinking about the category, Cantonese speakers use this specific term when discussing grammar or literary devices. It is a formal classification for words that mimic natural sounds.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
common onomatopoeia
Grammar color guide
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.
