帳篷
zoeng3 pung4
The English word 'canopy' translates to Cantonese as 帳篷 (zoeng3 pung4).
The term refers to an overhanging or projecting roof structure.
Meaning: overhanging or projecting roof structure (noun)
Which one should you use?
天篷 is a more formal variation of the word.
How do you pronounce it?
zoeng3 pung4
Did you know?
- When referring to the ornamental canopies used by emperors, Cantonese uses 華蓋, where the character 華 means 'magnificent' or 'flower'.
- The character 篷 is shared with terms for the sails of traditional Chinese junk boats, linking the idea of a 'canopy' to maritime navigation.
- The word 帳篷 combines the character for 'curtain' or 'mosquito net' 帳 with the character for 'cover' 篷, reflecting the portable nature of these structures.
Example conversation
Ka Ming and Ka Yan are arriving at an outdoor event.
- 家明 Ka Ming嘉欣，個帳篷喺邊度？ga1 han1, go3 zoeng3 peng2 hai2 bin1 dou6?Ka Yan, where is the canopy?
- 嘉欣 Ka Yan喺嗰邊，家明。hai2 go2 bin1, gaa1 ming4.It is over there, Ka Ming.
- 家明 Ka Ming個帳篷睇落好舒服。go3 zoeng3 peng2 tai2 lok6 hou2 syu1 fuk6.The canopy looks very comfortable.
- 嘉欣 Ka Yan係，我哋快啲過去啦。hai6, ngo5 dei6 faai3 di1 gwo3 hyu3 laa1.Yes, let's head over quickly.
