zong6狀状
Jyutpingzong6
Yalejohng
Definition
State, condition, or shape.
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How it's used
Used primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone noun in daily speech. It typically describes a physical or mental condition, often appearing in formal or semi-formal contexts. When discussing a general situation or circumstance, speakers prefer using 情況 instead.
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Common mistake
Learners often try to use this as a standalone word for situation, but it sounds unnatural or overly literary. Always use 情況 for general circumstances or events.
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Grammar guides
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
