zong3壵
Jyutpingzong3
Yalejong
Definition
Strong, tall, and physically imposing.
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How it's used
This character is a rare, specialized term used to describe someone who is physically imposing, combining both height and muscular build. It is largely considered a literary or archaic variant and is rarely seen in modern, everyday written Cantonese. Most native speakers would prefer using common descriptors like 大隻 or 高大 instead.
Examples
He is very tall and sturdy, just like a giant.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common character 壯, which is the standard way to write 'strong' in both Cantonese and Mandarin. Using 壵 in casual text will likely confuse readers as it is not part of the standard modern vocabulary.
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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.
