zong1莊庄
Jyutpingzong1
Yalejōng
Definition
Village, hamlet, or manor.
neutralplacesschool
How it's used
While 莊 is a common morpheme in formal words like 莊園 or 村莊, it is rarely used as a standalone noun in spoken Cantonese to refer to a village. Most locals will use 村 or 村落 instead. In university settings, 莊 refers specifically to the student committee or cabinet of a society, which is a very common colloquial usage for students.
Examples
This village is very peaceful.
Which village do you live in?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse the village meaning with the student society meaning, as the latter is significantly more common in daily campus life. Also, ensure you do not use it as a standalone word for village in casual conversation, as it sounds overly formal or literary.
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Grammar guides
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