zung1鐘钟
Jyutpingzung1
Yalejūng
Definition
Bell; a cup-shaped metal object that makes a sound when struck.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a physical bell or a doorbell, whereas the word for a clock is also 鐘. Context is usually sufficient to distinguish between the two, as a doorbell is typically mounted on a wall or door while a clock is hung for timekeeping. When referring to the sound a bell makes, speakers often add 聲 to clarify.
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go3個goExamples
The doorbell is broken, it makes no sound no matter how much I press it.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鐘頭, which means an hour. Using 鐘 alone to mean an hour is incorrect and will cause confusion.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
